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 Videos Action Alerts Write Your Lawmakers View video tutorial >> Write Letters to Newspaper Editors View video tutorial >> Media Contact For Inquiries: Sherry Sylvester phone: 512-478-0200, Extension 204 e-mail: Send a message now Texas Legislature Continues Lawsuit Reforms Lawmakers Close Major Lawsuit Loophole & Block Rollback of Historic Tort Reforms When the 2007 Session of the State Legislature gaveled to a close Monday, May 28th, lawmakers once again demonstrated a strong commitment to preventing lawsuit abuse in Texas. Read more... TLR's 2009 Legislative Luncheon Click here to view the video of TLR's Legislative luncheon featuring Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott   Press Releases State Senator Mike Jackson Earns Statewide Award for Fighting Lawsuit Abuse May 12, 2010 (Austin, TX) - Texans for Lawsuit Reform has awarded State Senator Mike Jackson the TLR Civil Justice Leadership Award for his support of a fair and predictable civil justice system in Texas. Speaking to a luncheon in Houston on Wednesday, TLR Chairman and CEO Richard Weekley said: Read more... State Senator Florence Shapiro Earns Statewide Award for Fighting Lawsuit Abuse TLR Press Release, April 9, 2010 (Austin, TX) - Texans for Lawsuit Reform has awarded State Senator Florence Shapiro the TLR Civil Justice Leadership Award for her support of a fair and predictable civil justice system in Texas. Read more... Abraham Lincoln: Tort Reform Champion February 16, 2010 Read more... 123456789next ›last »