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Breaking Down Texas’ New Business Courts [1]

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Date: 2024-07-02

Last year, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 19 into law, introducing specialized business trial courts into our judicial system. These courts, designed to expedite the resolution of high-stakes business disputes exceeding $10 million, are the result of a collaborative effort between the state legislature and the business community. Appointed judges are required to have extensive expertise in business law, ensuring swift and informed decisions. Beyond reducing case backlogs, the establishment of these courts aims to enhance trust in Texas' legal system, encouraging businesses to incorporate and headquarter in Texas.

Abbott also signed Senate Bill 1045 into law, creating a new Fifteenth Court of Appeals to oversee appeals coming from these new business courts as well as appeals regarding the constitutionality of state statutes.

These new courts are open for business beginning September 1, 2024.

On June 11, 2024, Governor Abbott appointed Chief Justice Scott Brister along with Justice Scott Field and Justice April Farris to serve during the first three years of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals' operation. Beginning September 1, 2027, the Court of Appeals will be composed of five justices elected statewide, including a chief justice.

And on June 13, 2024, Governor Abbott appointed San Antonio natives the Honorable Marialyn Barnard and Stacy Sharp to preside over the newly created Fourth Business Court Division which has jurisdiction over Bexar County as well as 22 other counties.

The implementation of these courts will help facilitate a pro-business environment and ensure that business matters are litigated by business experts. If you have questions or concerns, please our Policy Manager, Diego Aldrete.

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[1] Url: https://www.sachamber.org/news/2024/07/02/chamber-news/breaking-down-texas-new-business-courts/

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