On September 19, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott swore in the 10 inaugural judges to the new Texas business court during a ceremony at Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth.
This Texas Business Court created by House Bill 19, will handle high-value business disputes, aiming to speed up legal processes and alleviate caseloads in traditional state courts. The first five divisions of the Texas Business Court opened in major Texas cities (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth). Two business court judges were appointed in each division. The Texas Business Court is seen as a way to attract businesses to Texas through a judiciary with enhanced business specific legal expertise, a clear body of precedent in complex commercial matters, and increased efficiency.
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