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