This week marks Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in Texas, and Texans for Lawsuit Reform joins Governor Greg Abbott in spotlighting the real costs of lawsuit abuse and its impact on consumers, small businesses and the state’s civil justice system. Texans pay an average of $1,725 more each year for goods and services due to excessive litigation, part of what experts call the “lawsuit tax.”

Across the country, new developments continue to show how lawsuit abuse drives up costs and undermines growth. From California’s “hidden tax” on families to Illinois’ expansion of toxic tort litigation, states that empower trial lawyers put jobs and consumers at risk.

President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda is facing an aggressive campaign of “lawfare” from Democrat-aligned, activist attorneys who are working to block key reforms in the courts—all while collecting oversized legal fees.

The number of U.S. public companies has fallen by roughly 50% over the past 30 years as many fast-growing businesses choose to remain private instead of going public.

September 1 marked one year since the launch of the Texas Business Court. In total, 10 business court judges saw 185 cases filed and issued 42 opinions.

In 2023, Florida enacted a series of reforms targeting runaway attorney fees and the exploitative claims practices turning courtrooms into casinos.

Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate the launch of NYSE Texas in Arlington.

Conservative, tax-cutting states are enacting comprehensive tort reform measures to reduce the threat of frivolous litigation, while blue states such as Illinois are encouraging litigation against businesses.

States in all corners of the country are stepping up to the plate to address the influx of third-party litigation funding that is harming the U.S. legal system by placing investment returns over injured individuals.

Foreign adversaries have discovered a new way to insert themselves into American affairs: the courtroom.

The U.S. civil justice system is “increasingly failing to fulfill its basic duty of providing an efficient, consistent and even-handed system for resolving civil disputes.”

Two prominent, liberal personal injury trial lawyers have funneled $10 million into a new Political Action Committee (PAC) to influence Republican primaries and to undermine tort reform in Texas.

As New York pursues aggressive anti-business policies, including heavy regulation and proposed tax hikes, Texas continues to attract companies by fostering a pro-business legal and regulatory environment.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) has signed into law Louisiana Senate Bill (SB) 231, tort reform legislation that will help prevent “phantom damages” by clarifying that the claimant may only recover the amount paid by his health insurer for his medical expenses, not inflated billed amounts.

A profit-driven model of litigation—fueled by contingency fees, third-party investors and nuclear verdicts—is distorting the civil justice system and ultimately imposing a considerable tort tax on all hardworking Americans.

Texas passed a landmark set of reforms during the 2025 Texas Legislative Session that will boost business confidence and help bring down costs.

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law HB 11, legislation that will help alleviate the incredible burden that licensed professionals face when they move to the Lone Star State.

Texas lawmakers approved SB 293, a 25% pay raise for state judges—the first increase in 12 years—on the final day of the legislative session.

The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 40, a bipartisan measure that makes additional enhancements to the Texas Business Court. The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott for signature.

Texas continues to position itself as a major player in the financial sector, competing with financial hubs like New York and Delaware.