SB 2883 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the business court.

SB 2883 sets expiration dates for six Texas business court divisions (Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, and Tenth) on September 1, 2026, requiring legislative reauthorization and new funding to continue beyond that date. The bill also increases the monetary threshold for business court jurisdiction from $4.5 million to $5 million for certain complex civil cases involving corporate governance, securities laws, or organizational disputes. These changes directly affect business courts operating in specific counties across Texas, which serve as specialized venues for high-value commercial litigation. The legislation does not create new courts but establishes terms for existing divisions' continuation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
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Bryan Hughes
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