Texas is set to launch its new business courts, a legal system established by the Texas Legislature in 2023. The first contingent of judges, selected by Governor Greg Abbott, is expected to begin hearing cases in the coming week. This initiative, which has garnered support from the oil industry, aims to address complex business disputes and is anticipated to have significant implications for environmental cases in the state. The judges have been handpicked, reflecting the influence of major oil interests in Texas politics.