This site describes the efforts of citizens of Texas to restore balance and fairness to the Texas civil justice system. Leo E. Linbeck, Jr., Dick Weekley, Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., Allan Shivers, Jr., Hugh Rice Kelly and Michael S. Stevens lead this organization. Founded on principles of solid research, grassroots advocacy and bi-partisan cooperation, more than a dozen tort reform measures have been enacted since 1995. These measures and the ongoing effort of Texans for Lawsuit Reform are defined on this site. TLR has also helped scrutinize the legal fees associated with the Texas tobacco settlement.

Home About Leaders Join Take Action Contribute Contact Links News Articles Reports Newsletters Press Room Action Alerts TLR 101 The TLR Story: A Video Introduction Treat Jurors Respectfully, TLR Advocate, December 2006 Restoring the Integrity of the Jury System, TLR Advocate, June 2006 Template for Reform: How Texas Is Restoring Its Civil Justice System Join TLR Today The TLR Story "The TLR Story," is a short DVD that recounts of history of lawsuit reform in Texas and the lawsuit abuse challenges we continue to face in our state. Click here to view the video This March 2008 Special Edition of The Advocate reprints news articles about the kinds of lawyers who appear to have a dangerous and destructive view of the practice of law, one in which greed, rather than justice, is the driving force. We bring these articles to your attention not to disparage the legal profession (two of TLR’s four co-founders are lawyers), but to highlight the kinds of ongoing abuses in the legal system that give rise to the need for the reforms which TLR advocates. Read more...   Contact TLR Texans for Lawsuit Reform 1701 Brun Street, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77019 Phone: 713.963.9363 Fax: 713.963.9787 Austin Office 919 Congress, Suite 455 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-478-0200 Fax: 512-478-0300 First Name: * Last Name: * Address: * Address 2: City: * State: * Zip Code: * Phone: * Fax: Your E-mail Address: * Web site address (if applicable): Please tell us your story or send us your comments:: email this page | printer friendly version