Opinion ID: 1579981
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Exclusive Versus Primary Jurisdiction

Text: Furthermore, in David McDavid Nissan, we explained the significant differences between the primary and exclusive jurisdiction doctrines. David McDavid Nissan, 84 S.W.3d at 218. We held that, unlike its former version, section 3.01(a)'s current version expressly confers exclusive jurisdiction on the Board to initially determine issues or claims that the Code governs. David McDavid Nissan, 84 S.W.3d at 218. We based our decision on the provision's plain language, and the Legislature's intent when it amended the provision to include the express exclusive jurisdiction language. David McDavid Nissan, 84 S.W.3d at 218. (citing Cash Am. Int'l Inc. v. Bennett, 35 S.W.3d 12, 15 (Tex.2000); Continental Coffee Prods. Co. v. Cazarez, 937 S.W.2d 444, 447 (Tex. 1996); Senate Comm. on State Affairs, Bill Analysis, Tex. H.B. 1665, 77th Leg., R.S. (2001)).