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 Brief | May 01, 2026
This week, we look at the current success of the Texas economy, while also pointing out weaknesses created by aggressive lawsuit abuse.
TLR Weekly Brief | April 24, 2026
The Texas Miracle is reaching new heights every day and it’s easy to see why Texas has become the golden buckle in the Boom Belt.
TLR Weekly Brief | April 16, 2026
The state’s success in attracting job creators is the reason we need to continue fighting lawsuit abuse that is hurting businesses.
TLR Weekly Brief | April 8, 2026
A new report highlights Texas’ continued dominance in convincing businesses to move their operations both physically and legally.
Ryan Patrick to Advance Civil Justice Reforms as New CEO of Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the state’s leading advocate for a fair and balanced civil justice system, today announced that Ryan Patrick will serve as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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: