What happened: On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott swore in the newly appointed Texas Business Court judges at a ceremony in Fort Worth. The court came online September 1, and the first cases have already been filed in the Houston and Austin divisions.
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Tell me more: The Texas Business Court specializes in complex, business-to-business cases. The court is headed up by judges with specific backgrounds in this type of litigation, helping streamline the resolution of business-related legal challenges, which can often be lengthy and costly.
- By creating an efficient process to handle these disputes and building out this area of Texas’ corporate law, the Lone Star State is creating a strong infrastructure for employers doing business in Texas.
Who are the judges?
- Marialyn Barnard and Stacy Sharp to the Fourth Business Court Division in San Antonio
- Jerry Bullard and Brian Stagner to the Eighth Business Court Division in Fort Worth
- Sofia Adrogué and Grant Dorfman to the Eleventh Business Court Division in Houston
In his own words: “These experienced individuals will serve to ensure that Texas businesses will have a sophisticated and efficient process to resolve their disputes. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these courts will provide for a bigger, better Texas for generations to come.” —Gov. Greg Abbott
Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office
TLR Thoughts: The Texas Business Court builds on our state’s longstanding investment in economic growth and competitiveness, and these strong appointments are critical to helping establish the court. By creating a specialized forum for resolving commercial disputes, the business court will reduce the burden of complex litigation on Texas job creators and ensure they have access to a fair and efficient legal process.
Read the full press release here.
