Since 1994, TLR has worked to pass lawsuit reforms that have made the Lone Star State a model for the nation. To review major legislation that TLR has advocated, click the below links:

2011 – 82^nd Session

• HB 274 – Omnibus Tort Reform Bill: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• HB 3 – TWIA Reform Bill: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 1160 – Trespasser Liability Bill: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 1716 – Barratry Bill: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation

2009 - 81^st Session

TLR fought over 900 bills advocated by personal injury trial lawyers that would have rolled back tort reforms, increased opportunities to sue or overturned decisions by the Texas Supreme Court.

2007 – 80^th Session

• HB 1602 – Dredging Bill: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation

2005 – 79^th Session

• SB 15 – Asbestos Silica Reforms: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• HB 755 - Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation

2003 – 78^th Session

• HB 4 – Omnibus Tort Reform Act: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation

1999 - 76^th Session

• SB 178 - Contingency Fee Reform: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 598 - Y2K Computer Lawsuits: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 717 - Ban on Lawsuits Against Gun Manufacturers: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 215 - Good Samaritan: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation

1997 – 75^th Session

• SB 220 – Out of State Suits: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation

1995 – 74^th Session

• SB 25 – Punitive Damages: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 28 – Joint and Several Liability: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 32 – Venue: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 31 – Frivolous Lawsuits: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• SB 94 – Judicial Campaign Finance Reform: Read the Bill  |  Read Summary of Legislation
• HB 383 - Public Service Protection: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation
• HB 668 - Deceptive Trade Practices: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation
• HB 971 - Medical Liability: Read the Bill | Read Summary of Legislation