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Corporate Governance • Litigation

Southwest Board Beats Derivative Suit in First Texas Corporate Law Test

A Texas federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a derivative suit claiming Southwest Airlines' board breached its fiduciary duties by abandoning the carrier's iconic 'Bags Fly Free' policy. The ruling marks a significant early test of the state's recently amended Business Organizations Code (TBOC), which now provides Texas corporations with some of the nation's most robust protections for board-level decisions.

Practice Points
Review board materials and record-keeping practices for major strategic decisions in light of the TBOC's heightened pleading standards.
Incorporate this ruling into director training on fiduciary duties, specifically the new Section 21.563 safe harbor provisions.
Assess D&O coverage terms at next renewal — the shifted derivative claim landscape in Texas may justify more favorable premiums.
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