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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 25A.021. Actions Commenced Before September 1, 2024

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<This section expires pursuant to its terms on Sept. 1, 2035.>

(a) Notwithstanding Section 8, Chapter 380 (H.B. 19), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, a civil action commenced before September 1, 2024, that is within the jurisdiction of the business court may be transferred to and heard by the business court on an agreed motion of a party and permission of the business court under rules adopted by the supreme court for the purpose.  When adopting rules under this section, the supreme court shall:

(1) prioritize complex civil actions of longer duration that have proven difficult for a district court to resolve because of the other demands on the district court's caseload;

(2) consider the capacity of the business court to accept the transfer of the action without impairing the business court's efficiency and effectiveness in resolving actions commenced on or after September 1, 2024;  and

(3) ensure the facilitation of the fair and efficient administration of justice.

(b) This section expires September 1, 2035.

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