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Bankruptcy Filings Are Surging in Texas — What Property Owners Need to Know About Liens (2026)

U.S. bankruptcy filings exceeded 540,000 in the 12 months ending March 2026, up 16.2% year-over-year, with Texas ranking among the top five states by volume. Chapter 11 commercial filings rose 29% as debt-loaded multifamily operators and retail landlords restructured. Bankruptcy-related liens — including federal tax liens, mechanic's liens, and judgment liens — cloud title on an estimated 3-5% of distressed property transactions in Dallas-Fort Worth.