When Texans need legal advice, they should be confident their attorney is acting both ethically and lawfully to represent them. Attorneys play an important role in the legal system, helping Texans seek justice in the courts when they have a legitimate dispute.

Frivolous or groundless lawsuits are those that are not based on facts or the law. We recall extreme examples of frivolous lawsuits from news reports, and we know these cases can be expensive, stressful and time consuming for those fighting them. That’s why it is critical for Texas to have a process for courts to deal with frivolous lawsuits.

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.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform is committed to helping our friends and neighbors deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We hope the information provided on this page will help you with some aspects of your recovery from the storm.