Christopher Babcock and Christopher Converse Interviewed on Texas Corporate Law Reforms

Foley & Lardner LLP partners Christopher Babcock and Christopher Converse are highlighted for their insights on recent corporate law reforms in Texas and how they enhances the state’s business appeal in The Texas Lawbook article, “Legislation Aims to Boost Texas as a Friendly Place to Incorporate and Settle Disputes.”

“I think what’s worth flagging is what really drove this bill were two things,” Babcock said of Texas Senate Bill 29, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 14, 2025. “One, it was the establishment of the business courts, which I think have been about a ten-year project to really have a dedicated business court in Texas that finally went live this past September.” The second, Babcock explained, was “the sense there could be an opportunity for incorporations,” especially given recent unpredictability in other jurisdictions.

Converse added that the “bill creates certainty and predictability for all Texas incorporated companies and was supported by a range of Texas-incorporated and Texas-headquartered businesses.”

“And I think it also is great for the state itself,” he continued, “because it’s going to encourage companies that are headquartered in other jurisdictions. They’re going to see this law and see these changes and see the benefits of incorporating in Texas, which is going to be good for Texas in general.”

Coverage of their insights also appeared in Dallas Morning News.

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