Shad M. Robinson
How Judge Robinson rules, drawn from 5 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
About Judge Robinson
Shad M. Robinson is a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He joined the court in February 2023 and presides over cases in the Austin and Midland divisions.
Judge Robinson's practices and standing orders
Rules for cases before Judge Robinson, as published on the court's website (checked October 10, 2026). Judges revise these often, so confirm the current version on the court's site before you file.
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Key rules
Contacting chambers
Communicate with chambers about pending cases only by email, copying both law clerks and the courtroom deputy.
“you must communicate with the chambers about pending cases only through email. Please include both law clerks and the courtroom deputy on your email.”
Contacting chambers
Email the courtroom deputy when filing a continuance motion.
“The movant must email the Courtroom Deputy (link sends e-mail) when the motion is filed to notify her of the filing.”
Motions
When filing a continuance motion, upload a proposed order in the Expedite category of E-Orders.
“A proposed form of order granting the continuance, in substantially the same form as [Form Order Granting Continuance] , must be uploaded (in the Expedite category via E-Orders) when the motion is filed.”
Conferences
Move for a special setting if the parties expect their hearing to take more than 30 minutes.
“If the parties anticipate that 30 minutes is not enough time for all sides to present argument and evidence for their matter, the parties must file a motion requesting a special setting.”
Conferences
Request Zoom access at least two business days before a nonemergency hearing.
“Unless a hearing is set on an emergency basis, all Zoom requests should be made at least two (2) business days before the hearing.”
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the court applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 10, 2026).
How Judge Robinson decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
In the reviewed student loan case, a consolidation funded after bankruptcy created a new debt outside the earlier discharge.
“Accordingly, the Consolidation Loans were new and distinct postpetition debts.”
Procedural preferences
The reviewed Subchapter V decision put the burden on the debtor to prove that its proposed plan payment period was fair and equitable.
“the debtor has the burden of proof regarding confirmation of a subchapter V plan.”
Cautions
In a reorganization case, inconsistent asset values, incomplete disclosures, and use of the process as a litigation tactic can support a finding that the debtor did not proceed in good faith.
“Given the Debtor’s aforementioned false representations of the secured creditor status of Oliverio, Robbins, and Sessler, its failure to disclose the possession of the Tiny Homes and the RV, its failure to accurately or consistently value assets of the estate, and its use of the bankruptcy process as a litigation tactic, the Debtor failed to make a good faith effort to reorganize.”
In two related cases, missed reporting and payment deadlines without excusable neglect did not justify extending deadlines or undoing conversion orders.
“failed to establish that their neglect was ‘excusable’ pursuant to Rule 9006(b)(1) and Pioneer.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Based on the foregoing, the Court finds that the case should be dismissed with prejudice for 180 days from the Court’s ruling on March 7, 2025.”
“Confirmation of the Debtor’s Plan is DENIED without prejudice.”
“The SAL Motion to Extend and Reconsider is DENIED;”
“The MAYA Motion to Extend and Reconsider is DENIED;”
“The Defendant’s MSJ [ECF No. 12] is hereby GRANTED.”
“the Trustee’s MSJ should be granted in part and denied in part as set forth below.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
Two reviewed matters were terminated and seven remained pending when selected. The motion outcomes span case administration, professional employment, cash collateral, asset sales, stay relief, and compensation.
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