E122 | Business Courts and Other Highlights of the 88th Texas Legislature | Jerry Bullard

Join us as we unpack the highlights of the 88th Texas Legislature. In this episode, Jerry Bullard discusses the ins and outs of business courts and their potential impact, plus other intriguing legal developments. He takes us on a legislative rollercoaster, touching on topics like online ticket sales, unauthorized disclosure of judicial opinions, and fascinating changes in bonds for legal appeals. Throughout the episode Jerry breaks it all down, providing a candid and insightful view of what’s on the horizon for Texas law. Whether you’re a legal pro, an interested citizen or just someone looking for engaging stories from the Texas legislature, this episode has something for you. 0:00 Intro 5:07 The Business Court Finally Passes 10:53 Constitutional Questions Around Appointed Business Court Judges 15:02 How the New 15th Court of Appeals Fits In 20:43 Permissive Appeals Must Now Include Reasons 25:39 Judicial Conduct Rules for Judicial Candidates 30:31 New Appendix Option Instead of a Clerk’s Record 34:08 Supersedeas Bond Changes and Alternate Security 38:54 New Judicial Data Collection Requirements 41:05 Fast-Moving Bills, Ticket Bots, and Serving Legislators During Session -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 122 Original Air Date: September 14, 2023 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. texapplawpod.com