Texas litigants have easier access to interlocutory appeals than ever before. Those who favor this expansion say this development is a good thing. Having an appeals court decide an important issue before trial can save the parties significant amounts of both time and money.

This scene is from a fictitious sitcom, “Legal Eagles,” a lighthearted show featuring two Texas attorneys. Bob is an older trial lawyer with a soft heart hiding his tough exterior. Maria is a younger attorney in the firm’s appeals section who enjoys talking shop with her older colleague.