AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) today issued the following statement regarding passage on second reading of House Bill (HB) 19, creating a specialized business court in Texas:
“The Texas House took important action today to improve our state’s legal system, relieve the pressure on our courts of general jurisdiction, and ensure job-creating companies operating in Texas can access an efficient and specialized court when they need to resolve complex business-to-business litigation,” TLR Chairman Richard J. Trabulsi Jr. said. “We commend the House for ensuring this court is led by expert judges with a deep background in commercial law, appointed by the governor with approval by two-thirds of the Senate. We look forward to final passage in the House and quick action on this legislation in the Senate.”
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