Tex. Gov't Code § 25A.004(d)(5): Business Court jurisdiction over TUTSA actions

Citation: Tex. Gov't Code § 25A.004(d)(5)

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Texas

Issuing body: Texas Legislature

Status: In force

Section 25A.004(d)(5) gives the Texas Business Court jurisdiction over actions under the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act, where the amount in controversy exceeds $5 million, excluding interest, statutory damages, exemplary damages, penalties, attorney fees, and court costs. A separate clause from the intellectual property clause in subsection (d)(4), it covers TUTSA claims that a state court may hear.

Related guides.

• Where IP Disputes Are Heard in Texas
• Where Trade Secret Cases Are Heard

Sources.

• Texas Legislature Online: Tex. Gov't Code ch. 25A

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