Since 1994, TLR has worked to make Texas’ legal system fair, efficient and predictable. From small steps to giant leaps, Texas has come a long way to become a national model for common-sense reforms. Follow the evolution of lawsuit reform in Texas, year by year.

Since 2009, storm-chasing lawyers have used natural disasters as opportunities to line their pockets at the expense of all Texans. By exploiting Texas’ consumer protection laws, storm-chasing lawyers created a lucrative business model that led to an explosion of lawsuits statewide.

The WSJ recently highlighted litigation against trucking companies has become a problem in many states, including Texas. While it is not unusual for plaintiff attorneys to target trucking companies because of the companies’ insurance policies and assets, several factors have led to an increase in these lawsuits in recent years.

“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