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TX SB27
TX SB27Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
AI Summary
This bill creates a specialty trial court called the Business Court Judicial District to hear certain civil cases, such as those involving business governance, securities claims, and qualified transactions over $10 million. The bill outlines the court's jurisdiction, judicial authority, appeals process, and judge qualifications. It also authorizes the court to set fees to cover its administrative costs. The Business Court is set to be created on January 1, 2025, subject to the legislature appropriating funds for its operation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 05/15/2023)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Corporate Management
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB27 | 03/09/2023 |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB00027I.htm | 03/28/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00027I.htm | 03/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00027I.htm | 03/09/2023 |
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