The means test is a test that determines an individual's eligibility to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas. It is based on your disposable income, which means the amount that is left over after you pay your regular monthly living expenses.  However, if your income is below the Median Family Income, you are automatically eligible.
If you are earning too much income for Chapter 7, you will usually still be able to qualify for debt relief in the form of Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which has the added addition of protecting your assets.
Finally, some Texans will be exempt from the means test, such as disabled veterans or individuals whose debt is not primarily consumer debt.
Those who qualify will be able to pass on to the next stages, notably, the 341 meeting of creditors.