The Senate Resolution S.R. No. 713, adopted by the Texas Senate during the 89th Legislature, seeks to suspend certain rules to allow a conference committee to address differences in House Bill 40, which pertains to the establishment of a business court. Specifically, the resolution permits the committee to add provisions that would enable civil actions initiated before September 1, 2024, to be transferred to the business court, provided there is mutual agreement from the involved parties and permission from the business court itself. This provision aims to prioritize complex civil cases that have been challenging for district courts to resolve due to their existing caseloads.

Additionally, the resolution includes transition language clarifying that the changes enacted by the bill will only apply to civil actions commenced on or after September 1, 2024, except for those actions that are transferred to the business court under the newly proposed section. This adjustment is intended to facilitate a smoother transition and ensure that the business court can effectively manage its caseload while promoting the fair administration of justice. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 24 in favor and 7 against on June 1, 2025.