Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1875

Caption

Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.

Impact

The introduction of the business court aims to provide a focused legal framework for addressing complex commercial disputes. It is expected to positively impact businesses by offering a more specialized court system for cases that may currently be bogged down in general jurisdiction courts. The bill also outlines the qualification requirements for judges, ensuring that only those with significant legal expertise in complex civil litigation preside over these cases. Furthermore, by allowing removal and remand provisions, this bill provides a more flexible approach for how cases can be handled within the state's legal framework.

Summary

House Bill 1875 establishes a specialized judicial system with the creation of a business court and a Court of Business Appeals in Texas. This bill is designed to address civil actions involving business disputes, particularly those where the amount in controversy exceeds $10 million. By delineating these courts' jurisdictions, the bill seeks to streamline the management of significant business litigation, thereby enhancing the efficiency of legal proceedings that deal specifically with commercial affairs.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 1875 appears generally positive among business associations and proponents of judicial reform, who argue that a specialized court will help reduce the backlog of cases in other courts and provide tailored resolutions for business-related issues. However, there is also concern among some legal scholars and practitioners regarding the potential for exclusive jurisdiction to limit access to justice for smaller entities or alignments without substantial resources to pursue claims in specialized courts.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 1875 include discussions about the access to justice for smaller businesses or individuals who may not have the financial resources to engage in litigation in these specialized courts. Critics also express concerns that the exclusivity of the business court's jurisdiction might lead to restrictive interpretations of the law and diminish legal protections for certain parties involved, highlighting a need for careful monitoring of how these courts operate in practice.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB19

Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.

TX SB27

Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB3573

Relating to modernizing the regulation of money services businesses.

TX HB4279

Relating to business entities and nonprofit entities.

TX SB1514

Relating to business entities and nonprofit entities.

TX HB3166

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state; authorizing fees.

TX HB3768

Relating to the formation of decentralized unincorporated associations and the use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology for certain business purposes; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1045

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state.

TX HB4498

Relating to the transfer and statutory novation of insurance policies from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer through an insurance business transfer plan; authorizing fees.

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