Austin, TX)  TLR issued the following statement today following the passage of HB 272, the TWIA Reform Bill.  TLR President Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., said: 

“We congratulate the House on passing this important legislation which will curb the excessive legal fees paid by TWIA and create an expedited process for handling the claims of coastal homeowners who suffer windstorm damage.  This legislation will also help return financial solvency to TWIA so that Texas taxpayers will not be forced to absorb a TWIA shortfall in the wake of future hurricanes.” Trabulsi applauded the leadership of Speaker Joe Straus and his team.

“We congratulate the House on passing this important legislation which is critical to establishing a fair, efficient and predictable civil justice system in Texas.  HB 274 will increase the efficiency of our courts by instituting less costly and time consuming court procedures.  It also provides incentives for fair and early settlements and imposes risk on those who pursue meritless or abusive lawsuits.”

(AUSTIN, TX) Texans for Lawsuit Reform issued the following statement today regarding HB 150 reported out of the House Redistricting Committee. TLR President Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., said: Texans for Lawsuit Reform is interested in redistricting because it will impact Texas elections for years. Politics impact policy. Elections matter. TLR PAC, in its campaign activities, has consistently worked to promote and maintain a majority in the Texas Legislature of conservative men and women who believe in a fair, balanced and predictable civil justice system.