Texas Business Courts: Enhancing Corporate Legal Strategy

Texas is known for its business-friendly environment. Texas has faced criticism for not having a specialized court, hindering economic growth and development. Consequently, elected judges who may never have been exposed to large-scale commercial litigation are called upon to preside over such complex cases alongside run-of-the-mill family law disputes and personal injury claims. District Court Judges also preside over these cases without the benefit of full-time clerks to work through multiple, complex filings. House Bill 19 (HB 19), will create a specialized business trial court: the Texas Business Court. The following addresses the preliminary rules created for the Texas Business Courts. 

The specialized nature of the court is intended to streamline the litigation process, reducing the time and cost associated with resolving disputes. Currently, businesses must navigate a court system that may not have the same level of specialization in commercial litigation, resulting in additional costs, delays, and inconsistent results.

The Texas Business Court’s stated primary objective is to provide a faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism for businesses. It will be a specialized trial court designed to handle complex commercial disputes and streamline the litigation process. In this way, the new court will change the procedures for commercial litigation in Texas, with significant implications for businesses and individuals. The new court will also have the power to hear cases from other jurisdictions, potentially making Texas more attractive for businesses seeking a more predictable and efficient legal system.