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This Senate Resolution suspends certain Senate Rules to allow the conference committee working on House Bill 40 (a bill about establishing a business court) to take specific actions that would normally be prohibited. Specifically, the resolution permits the conference committee to add text to the bill that was not originally included in either the House or Senate versions, focusing on provisions related to civil actions that can be transferred to the business court. The key provision allows civil actions commenced before September 1, 2024, to be transferred to the business court if both parties agree and the business court gives permission, with the Texas Supreme Court required to establish rules that prioritize complex, long-duration cases and ensure efficient judicial administration. The resolution includes a sunset provision that expires on September 1, 2035, and clarifies that the changes in law will only apply to civil actions started on or after September 1, 2024. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2025, with 24 votes in favor and 7 votes against.

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