Noteworthy
Celebrating a 30-Year Legacy of Success
Texas has the eighth largest economy in the world and more Fortune 500 companies than any other state, but this has not happened by accident. It’s the result of hard work by volunteers from around the state and smart policy choices by our leadership and Legislature, including embracing tort reform 30 years ago.
Commercial Vehicle Litigation
The biggest threat to many Texas businesses today? Abusive lawsuits targeting commercial vehicle fleets. Texas has seen a 118 percent increase in motor vehicle lawsuits since 2008, with one in ten crashes resulting in a lawsuit in 2019. And any vehicle with a company logo is a target.
Texas Needs Honest and Competent Judges
“Improving our legal system starts with ensuring we elect competent and impartial judges to apply our laws and Constitution as written, without legislating from the bench.”
—Gov. Greg Abbott
Making Business Our Business
Specialized business courts like the Delaware Court of Chancery can be an important addition to a state’s economic foundation. These courts quickly and expertly handle complex business litigation, freeing up other courts to handle other types of cases.
TLR Tuesdays is hosted by Lee Parsley and Mary Tipps and features conversations about the Texas litigation environment and the reforms that are crucial to keeping Texas the best place in the nation to live and to work.
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TLR Weekly News Roundup: September 17, 2025
The number of U.S. public companies has fallen by roughly 50% over the past 30 years as many fast-growing businesses choose to remain private instead of going public.
TLR Weekly News Roundup: September 10, 2025
September 1 marked one year since the launch of the Texas Business Court. In total, 10 business court judges saw 185 cases filed and issued 42 opinions.
TLR Weekly News Roundup: September 3, 2025
In 2023, Florida enacted a series of reforms targeting runaway attorney fees and the exploitative claims practices turning courtrooms into casinos.
TLR Weekly News Roundup: August 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate the launch of NYSE Texas in Arlington.
JJ Isbell to Join TLR Board of Directors
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) today announced the appointment of JJ Isbell to the TLR Board of Directors.
TLR Applauds Texas Supreme Court Decisions
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) released the following statement today upon the Texas Supreme Court decisions in three important cases: In re SpaceX, In re Oncor, and Werner Enterprises vs. Blake.
TLR Co-Founder Dick Trabulsi Retires After More Than 30 Years of Service; Ryan Dumais Promoted to Lead Operations; Board Members Popolo and Hassenflu Step Down
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) today announced the following leadership transitions:
Founding Members of Lone Star Economic Alliance Statement on Crucial Lawsuit Reform Legislation
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) and the Texas Food and Fuel Association (TFFA)—co-founders of the Lone Star Economic Alliance (LSEA)—released the following statement today on Senate Bills (SB) 30 and 39: