Texas Business Courts Welcome Trade Secret Cases
Texas is aggressively positioning itself as the nation’s trial capital for “bet-the-company” business disputes. On September 1, 2025 , the recently created Texas business courts will begin welcoming trade secret and intellectual property cases with newly enacted legislation to streamline these matters. Background: Business Courts in Texas In 2023, Texas established a specialized civil court system — the Texas Business Court — consisting of trial-level divisions across 11 regions and an appellate-level Fifteenth Court of Appeals, the first of its kind in the U.S. These courts became operational in September 2024, with judges appointed (not elected) and supported by dedicated staff, aiming to streamline and deepen expertise in high-stakes business dispute resolution. Trade Secret Litigation in Texas Trade Secret litigation in Texas is typically brought in state district courts under the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Act . As a result, the already over...