Do Businesses Deserve Their Own Court System? Half of the Country Has Them. Why Doesn’t Texas? Yall-itics: March 5th, 2023

Businesses in Texas thrive on lower taxes and less regulation. That leads to jobs, flourishing communities, and the Texas Miracle. But does Texas now need to create an entire court system for companies here to settle their disputes? Gov. Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan call it a priority. Half the country already has business courts. Delaware’s business courts have been around since 1792. So, the Jasons called another Jason for this episode – Jason Villalba. He’s a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives who proposed this very idea in 2015. This year, though, there’s more momentum. Even the bill number this year – House Bill 19 – says something about its importance. But will juries play a role? Will the judges be elected or appointed by the governor? The Jasons have questions. A third Jason answered them.

GUEST:

Jason Villalba, former state representative, practicing business attorney

LOCATION:

On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen

BEER SELECTIONS:

Jason Wheeler: Jalapeno Saison (Dallas, TX)

Jason Whitely: Hans' Pils (Blanco, TX)

Jason Villabla: Lake Highlands Light (Dallas, TX)