Burlington Northern Railroad Co. v. Southwestern Elec. Power Co.

OPINION

BLEIL, Justice.

Burlington Northern Railroad Company appeals from the trial court’s denial of its motion to seal court records in a lengthy lawsuit which resulted in an adverse judgment. It seeks to have sealed all trial exhibits, the statement of facts, and the closing arguments of counsel. We find no trial court error or abuse of discretion and affirm.

The sealing of court records and this appeal are grounded upon Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 76a. See TbxR.Civ.P. 76a. The legislature mandated the Texas Supreme Court to adopt guidelines by which the courts might determine when court…