Texas has both a state and federal exemption system. You must choose one system of exemptions (assets you keep) to follow through your bankruptcy.
Texas State Exemptions System
Homestead
No limit
Personal property of a debtor which may be exempt from garnishment, attachment, execution or other seizure exclusive of liens, security interests, or other encumbrances. If it is provided for a family the limit is $60,000
Federal Exemptions System
Homestead
$20,200*
Life insurance policy with loan value, in accrued dividends or interest
$9,850
$475 per item in any household goods up to a total of $9,850;
