- Here’s what happened: Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointments to the new specialized business court are putting the spotlight on this highly coveted economic development tool ahead of its official launch in September.
- Catch-up quick: Last session, Texas became the 31st state to create a specialized business court overseen by highly qualified and experienced judges. The new court will handle complex business-to-business litigation more efficiently, freeing up other courts to focus on different types of cases.
- In his own words: “By appointing judges with commercial law expertise, we can provide a more predictable and efficient process for resolving business disputes, which is crucial for economic growth.”—Gov. Greg Abbott
- Stay up to date: The initial five business court divisions will begin operating in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio this September.
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