Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Senate Jurisprudence Committee May 8th, 2023

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Jurisprudence May 8th, 2023

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

The meeting focused on the discussion and examination of HB19, which proposes the establishment of specialty business courts to handle commercial claims. Members engaged in discussions regarding the structure of these courts, highlighting jurisdictional limits and the activation of divisions in urban and suburban regions. Senators expressed varied opinions about the funding mechanisms and the potential implications for businesses in Texas. Ultimately, the committee passed a substitute for the bill with recommendations for further progress.