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In Honor Of Abraham Lincoln

02/12/2015

(Houston, TX)  On this President’s Day, Texans for Lawsuit Reform again honors the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, for his strong stand against lawsuit abuse and his expressed belief that meritless lawsuits waste time and money and are rooted in greed.  Always counted among our greatest and most visionary presidents, Lincoln saw more than a hundred-fifty years ago that lawsuit abuse was detrimental, not only to the legal profession, but to society as a whole.

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TLR Applauds the Appointment of Jeff Brown To the Supreme Court of Texas

09/27/2014

Texans for Lawsuit Reform applauded Gov. Rick Perry’s appointment of Justice Jeff Brown to the Supreme Court of Texas.

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TLR Honors Red McCombs in San Antonio

09/16/2014

(San Antonio, TX) Texans for Lawsuit Reform honored legendary business and civic leader Red McCombs in San Antonio today, calling the longtime TLR supporter a “pioneer in the battle for lawsuit reform.”

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TLR Applauds the Appointment of Nathan Hecht, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas

09/11/2014

(Houston, TX) Texans for Lawsuit Reform applauded Gov. Rick Perry’s appointment of Justice Nathan Hecht as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas today. Hugh Rice Kelly, TLR General Counsel said:
“Governor Perry’s appointment of Nathan Hecht to the office of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas means that our Court will be led by one of the nation’s most outstanding appellate judges.  Justice Hecht has been recognized both in Texas and nationally.”

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TLR Statement on the Retirement of Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson

09/05/2014

(Houston, TX) Texans for Lawsuit Reform issued the following statement on the announcement of retirement by Texas Supreme Court Justice Wallace Jefferson. TLR President Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., said:
“Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson is a nationally respected jurist whose incisive legal thinking and commitment to conservative principles of law have helped make the Texas Supreme Court one of the most respected appellate courts in the nation.”

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TLR Opposes HB 912 (the Drone Bill)

04/03/2014

There are a number of problems with HB 912.  These are just a few:
It is expansive. It imposes criminal and civil liability for the “capturing” (a term undefined in the bill) of “sound waves, thermal, infrared, ultraviolet, visible light, or other electromagnetic waves, odor, or other conditions existing on or about real property or an individual located on that property.”  It covers not only “an unmanned vehicle” (it does not say “unmanned flying vehicle”), but also “aircraft” (it does not say “unmanned aircraft”). 

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Support for Tort Reform Remains Strong in Texas

02/11/2014

Polling over the last two decades has consistently shown that a majority of Texans in both political parties support the landmark lawsuit reforms that have brought balance to Texas courts and improved public trust in our civil justice system.  A new statewide poll of Republican primary voters conducted by Baselice and Associates, Inc. for TLR last week found that, despite persistent attempts by liberal personal injury trial lawyers to infiltrate Republican and conservative groups, support for tort reform remains high among likely Republican voters.

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TLR Statement on the Passing of Harold Simmons

12/29/2013

Texans for Lawsuit Reform Chairman and CEO, Richard W. Weekley issued the following statement on the passing of Harold Simmons on Sunday:
“We are saddened at the loss of our longtime friend and ally Harold Simmons. Harold joined the battle for lawsuit reform in Texas almost twenty years ago and has been steadfast and courageous in his commitment to making Texas a better and more prosperous state by assuring that our courts are fair and honest….

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TLR Statement on the Announcement by Rick Perry that he will not seek Re-Election

07/08/2013

TLR issued the following statement today following the announcement by Governor Rick Perry that he will not seek re-election.  TLR President, Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., said:
“Governor Rick Perry has been the most effective tort reformer in our nation’s history.”

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TLR 83rd Legislative Summary

06/10/2013

TLR just completed its tenth legislative session of advocacy for lawsuit reform. In each and every session, TLR has helped pass meaningful civil justice reforms; we have also worked with legislators in both parties to draft provisions in bills that would either benefit, or not harm, the fairness and balance of the Texas civil justice system.

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It is unfortunate to report that, in fact, some predatory plaintiff attorneys are working with some area school districts to file lawsuits against contractors, architects, engineers and the many subcontractors who work with them in the construction of campuses across the Rio Grande Valley. Read and share: bit.ly/3sIBSUv ... See MoreSee Less

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Right to Repair vs. Frivolous Lawsuits

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We need commercial vehicles for our communities to function. A professional driver for Atlas Delivery Services in Houston undertook a perilous, 197-mile trip to San Antonio in the height of the storm to deliver life-saving medication to an 18-month-old heart transplant patient. Without it, her body would have rejected her new heart. Read and share: bit.ly/3sDs4ef ... See MoreSee Less

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'Just doing my job' - Houston driver braves icy roads to deliver vital medicine to San Antonio toddler

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Texas is less safe, less prepared and less resilient in recovery without commercial vehicles. Stopping abusive lawsuits against them will make or break our ability to handle the next natural disaster our state faces. Read and share the latest TLR blog: bit.ly/301JNQl ... See MoreSee Less

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Disaster Preparedness, Response, Recovery

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The pandemic and recent winter storms have highlighted a stark reality: Commercial vehicles are essential for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Whether they’re carrying life-saving medic...
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