Business Courts

Overview

About the Texas Business Courts

The Texas Business Court is a statewide, specialized trial court created to resolve certain complex business disputes. The Court is composed of eleven geographical divisions, five of which are currently operational with two judges assigned to each division. The Texas Business Court, inclusive of all eleven divisions, is served by one Clerk of Court, located in Austin, Texas.

Business Court Opinions

What Can the Business Court Do?

Hear actions with more than $5 million in controversy or involving a publicly traded company, including: derivative proceedings; internal governance disputes; securities or trade law claims; breach of fiduciary duty claims against organization’s controlling person; corporate veil-piercing claims; disputes under Business Organizations Code
Hear actions with more than $5 million in controversy including: qualified transactions (contracts for consideration of $5+ million other than bank loans, credit unions, etc.); a non-insurance business or investment contract where parties agree to Business Court’s jurisdiction; violations of the Finance Code or Business and Commerce Code by an organization or its governing person, except banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations; claims arising out of or relating to intellectual property including software, biotech, and trade secrets; enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards
Issue writs and grant other relief available in district court, including injunctive or declaratory relief if the dispute is based on a claim the Court can hear

What Can’t the Business Court Do?

Hear claims for medical or legal malpractice, for bodily injury or death, or related to certain consumer transactions
Hear claims by or against the government; to foreclose on property; under the Estates, Family, or Insurance Codes, or parts of the Business and Commerce Code or Property Code; concerning production or sale of farm products; or under an insurance policy—unless related to an action the Court can hear and everyone consents

Reference Materials

Fifteenth Court of Appeals

The Fifteenth Court of Appeals has exclusive jurisdiction over appeals from the Texas Business Courts.

New Project

Texas Business Court Reporter

The Texas Business Court Reporter is a new Section project providing updates on new and noteworthy Texas Business Court decisions. Section members will contribute concise summaries of recent rulings as they are issued.

Latest update — May 2026