• Here’s what happened: Oklahoma is the latest state to consider creating a specialized business court to streamline the resolution of complex business disputes.
• In their own words: “Businesses need certainty and they need that done quicker. That’d be another huge, huge advantage for our state if we can get that across the finish line this year.”–Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stit
  
• Texas takes the lead: Last year, Texas became the 31st state to create a specialized business court to handle complex business litigation overseen by highly qualified and experienced judges. The court comes online in the major metropolitan areas of the state in September. Read more in the TLR Advocate 
• In a league of our own: Texas boasts the eighth largest economy in the world and recently won Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 12th year in a row for the most business relocations and expansions in the country. 
• TLR Thoughts: The Texas-Oklahoma rivalry continues… on and off the field. But while other states may follow our lead by establishing business courts, Texas’ strong economic environment—built on low taxes, smart regulations and a fair and efficient legal system—gives it the advantage to continue leading the nation in job creation and economic expansion.

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