Friends,
Monday marked my 150th day as the new CEO at Texans for Lawsuit Reform. It’s been a busy five months getting acquainted with our donors, allies, and lawmakers across the state. This month, I’ll be making the rounds at several local and statewide events, continuing to build TLR’s connections with the communities and individuals who make Texas the best place to do business.
Next week, I’ll be glad to be home in Houston for the RPT Convention. TLR is honored to sponsor the Rooted in Faith Prayer Breakfast on June 13, with Pastor John Hagee as our guest of honor. The TLR team will spend three days connecting with delegates and guests at the George R. Brown Convention Center. If you’re there, come by our booth and say hello.
The following week, I hit the road again for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Annual Convention in Abilene, where I will be a featured speaker on a panel about tort reform and the Texas Miracle. Additionally, throughout the summer, members from our outstanding TLR speaker’s bureau will meet with various Republican clubs, policy groups, and grassroots organizations across Texas.
Want to book TLR to speak to your group? Contact us today with details about your organization and to schedule our speakers for an upcoming meeting.
For the future of Texas,
Ryan Patrick
CEO | TLR
Last week, Grover Norquist at Americans for Tax Reform, a national policy shop, invited TLR on the “Leave Us Alone” podcast to share how “Lawsuit Abuse Costs Your Family $4,200 Every Year.” Joining the podcast was Lauren Zelt with Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), another group that is fighting against lawsuit abuse and the hidden tort tax paid by every family and business in America.
Click here to listen to the full episode. Or, jump to the discussion about “How Lawsuit Abuse Raises Costs for Everyone.”
On May 20, 2026, Governor Greg Abbott declared Texas the Financial Capital of America. A week later, ExxonMobil shareholders voted to move its corporate domicile to Texas from New Jersey, a sign that the governor’s declaration is more than symbolic. Texas is planting its flag and laying claim as the new center of the American economy. As new data comes in—and more companies choose to relocate or redomicile—the proof that the Texas Miracle is growing is indisputable.
The Texas-sized question most people are asking now is “What’s next?” The Texas Stock Exchange CEO, James Lee, offers insights in a new OpEd in Fortune that points to Y’all Street taking the lead in fighting for more corporate redomiciles.
As these new institutions become operational — Texas Stock Exchange, Business Courts, dedicated 15th Court of Appeals for business disputes, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office — the Lone Star State becomes more attractive to employers seeking fair and predictable courts, so they can focus on growing their businesses and serving customers.
