What happened: A new op-ed by Erling President Mike Embertson urges the importance of SB 30 and HB 4806 to restore transparency and fairness to Texas’s legal system. 

Tell me more: Routine fender benders are turning into costly legal battles, forcing businesses and insurers into massive settlements—regardless of fault or injury. Lawsuit abuse doesn’t just impact the businesses involved—it affects every Texan. Without reform, more local employers will be forced to make difficult decisions, like laying off workers or shutting down entirely.

TLR Thoughts: SB 30 and HB 4806 offer a smart, targeted approach to protecting the future of Texas jobs, families and the state’s economic stability. When minor accidents result in outsized settlements, everyone pays the price. 

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