Friends,
TLR hit the road this week for fundraisers, policy panels, and more. It’s going to be a busy year as runoff elections start heating up again and the legislature begins interim hearings. This week, we highlight a couple of media engagements featuring TLR, a closer look at that court case upholding Senate Bill 29, and a roundup of other lawsuit reform discussions across the U.S.
On Tuesday, The Texas Tribune hosted an event at the Dallas Regional Chamber featuring lawmakers and policy advocates from around Texas. The event featured two panels titled “Y’all Street,” focusing on the growing Texas Stock Exchange, the ongoing influx of major employers to Texas, and what the future holds as more businesses look to the Lone Star State for common-sense solutions.
The event also featured a panel discussion with state Sen. Bryan Hughes (pictured above) and state Rep. Morgan Meyer. During the discussion, both lawmakers celebrated the impact Senate Bill 29 is having on Texas and gave a preview of what they expect to happen in the near future. Spoiler: The Texas Economic Miracle is expected to grow, along with jobs, local investment, and prosperity for Texas families.
Click here to read a full recap of the event.
On Monday, Dallas-based radio host Mark Davis featured TLR in an on-air discussion about recent court decisions, the impact of companies incorporating in Texas, and the ongoing fight to make Texas a leader in lawsuit reform. Highlights included the Dallas court dismissing a shareholder derivative lawsuit, upholding Senate Bill 29, a major policy victory for TLR and stakeholders.
The effect of Senate Bill 29 [2025 Texas Legislature], now that it has been upheld by a Texas court, will lead to more companies redomiciling in Texas and driving greater interest to physically move jobs and industries to the Lone Star State. Click here to read more about why this case matters and what it could mean for the future of the Texas Economic Miracle.
This week, the American Tort Reform Association released a report highlighting why Texas has become a top landing place for companies leaving Delaware. Hint: Lawsuit abuses are a major factor
Lawsuit reform continues to drive policy discussions in states around the U.S. Below is a look at some of the recent headlines around tort reform, fraud in the civil justice system, and attempts to create more fairness and predictability in civil courts:
Florida Man Faked Brain Injury for Years in Attempt to Gain $6M in Insurance: He went to jail in 2023. She got probation. The same year, Florida passed major lawsuit reforms and saw premiums drop by 7-20%. Lawsuit reform stops bad actors and saves consumers from rising costs because of frivolous suits like this one.
New Mexico Protects Civil Justice Through Medical Malpractice Reform: New Mexico enacted lawsuit reforms with strong bipartisan support, raising the evidentiary standard for punitive damages and redefining recoverable medical costs to reflect amounts paid or owed—reforms aimed at curbing inflated claims, improving system predictability, and strengthening access to care while preserving accountability.
Lawsuit Abuse Driving Higher Insurance Costs in Missouri: A new report highlights Missouri’s growing problem with lawsuit abuse. From the study: In Missouri alone, the economic toll is substantial. … Excessive litigation results in a “tort tax” of $1,216 for each Missourian, contributing to $7.6 billion in lost economic output and $384 million in lost state revenue each year.
