Navigating the New Landscape: An Overview of the Texas Business Court

On May 25, 2023, after nearly a decade of proposals, the Texas Legislature finally passed legislation creating a specialized business litigation court. Chapter 25A of the Texas Government Code became effective on September 1, 2023, and applies to civil actions commenced beginning September 1, 2024. Initially, the Legislature left certain procedural matters to be addressed by the Texas Supreme Court, including removal, remand, payment of fees, and the issuance of written opinions. The Court received proposed rules and recommendations from the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee on October 13, 2023, and issued its proposed rules for public comment, and promulgated final rules in July 2024.