The Burden of Lawsuit Costs on Texas Households Continues to Rise What happened: A new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that Texans are

New Alliance to Stop Rising Transportation Insurance Costs What happened: As a founding member of the Lone Star Economic Alliance (LSEA), TLR is advocating for legislative reforms

Session Report—Day 10 The House passed new rules, including changes to committee structures and leadership. Only majority party members will chair committees moving forward. Read more Session

January 23, 2025 Rules Day in the House! On the tenth day of the legislative session, the House considered and passed the rules that will

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Snow Affects Business This is the ninth day of the 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature. Because the recent winter

Session Report—Day 2 Day 2 was uneventful, with brief meetings in both chambers to confirm they’re ready to work, while TLR focuses on tackling lawsuit abuse. Read more

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Today is the third day of the Texas Legislature’s 89th regular session. The new Speaker of the House, Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock)

Day 2 … Not Much to See Wednesday, February 15, 2025, was Day 2 of the 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature. It was

Session Report—Day 1 The Lege started its 140-day session yesterday. The House elected Dustin Burrows Speaker. Read more The Shocking Economic Costs of Mass Tort Litigation What

And they’re off … The 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature convened yesterday in Austin. It is TLR’s sixteenth Legislative session! Each session presents

The 89th Texas Legislative Session begins today, and Texans for Lawsuit Reform will continue fighting for a fair and balanced civil court system to ensure economic

States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US What happened: Lawsuit abuse costs American households over $4,000 annually. State lawmakers across the country are taking stronger

Werner Case at Texas Supreme Court: Did Driver Fail to Perform a Legal ‘Duty’? What happened: The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Werner

Texas Business Court is a Bold Experiment in Corporate Governance What happened: The Texas Business Court is redefining corporate litigation with a focus on efficiency, innovation

The Tort Tax Lives On What happened: A recent study by the Institute for Legal Reform analyzed the cost to Americans created by the U.S. court

Lingering Questions at Supreme Court About Climate Change Litigation Need Resolution What happened: Climate activists are increasingly turning to lawsuits against energy companies, prompting debates about

Red Wave in Texas Appellate Courts, Five Flipped in Democratic Strongholds What happened: Voters in Texas ushered in a historic shift, electing Republican judges statewide and

Oil and Gas Companies Struggle with Rising Insurance Costs, Coverage What happened: Oil and gas companies are facing skyrocketing insurance costs and limited coverage options as