Part V · Rules of Practice in Justice Courts

Rule 360. Written Opinions in Business Court Actions

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

(a) When Required. A business court judge must issue a written opinion:

(1) in connection with a dispositive ruling, on the request of a party; and

(2) on an issue important to the jurisprudence of the state, regardless of request.

(b) When Permitted. A business court judge may issue a written opinion in connection with any order.

Committee Notes

Comment to 2024 change: Rule 360 is adopted to implement Texas Government Code Section 25A.016. PART IV - RULES OF PRACTICE FOR THE SUPREME COURT S ECTION 1. P ROCEEDINGS IN THE S UPREME C OURT [RULES 474 to 481. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] [RULE 482. Repealed effective April 1, 1984] [RULES 483 to 486. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] [RULE 487. Repealed effective February 1, 1946 [RULES 488 to 493. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] [RULE 492. Repealed effective February 1, 1946] [RULES 495 to 499a. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] S ECTION 2. J UDGMENT [RULES 500 to 505. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] [RULE 506. Repealed effective April 1, 1984] [RULE 507. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] [RULE 508. Repealed effective April 1, 1984] [RULE 509. Repealed effective January 1, 1978] [RULE 510. Repealed effective September 1, 1986] [RULES 511 to 513. Repealed effective April 1, 1984]