Rachael Tison

WTAS: Witnesses Reveal Widespread And Systemic Lawsuit Abuse In Marathon Texas Senate Hearing

On Monday, the Texas Senate held a legislative hearing on SB 30, Sen. Charles Schwertner’s lawsuit abuse reform bill. Throughout the all-day hearing, witness after witness came forward to tell their own personal stories and firsthand experience of lawsuit abuse in Texas

April 7, 2025

Rachael Tison

Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including the Cost of ‘Nuclear Verdicts’

Two bills introduced in the 89th Texas Legislature aim to reform lawsuits, and address what critics say are nuclear verdicts—the cost of which businesses pass on to consumers.

April 1, 2025

Rachael Tison

After Approval In Ga., Tort Reform Advances In Texas And S.C.

Governors and state lawmakers spend a lot of time focusing on legislation that will improve tax and regulatory climates, understandably so. But — as is now on display in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and elsewhere — governors and lawmakers are also focused on the ways in which their state’s legal climate is another significant driver of the cost of living and doing business

March 31, 2025

Rachael Tison

Lawsuits Take Toll On Texas: Texans pay $1,725 more for goods and services every year in a lawsuit tax- higher than national average

Texans pay an average of $1,725 more for goods and services every year as the cost of lawsuits and massive court awards are passed on to consumers.

March 25, 2025

Rachael Tison

Founding Members of Lone Star Economic Alliance Hail Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for Including SB 30, SB 39 Among Priority Bills for 2025 Legislative Session

Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) and the Texas Food and Fuel Association (TFFA) released the following statement today upon Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s announcement of the second round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session

March 13, 2025

Rachael Tison

Report: Lawsuits cost Texans $38 billion a year

The financial impact of tort lawsuits on Texas households cost $38 billion in 2022, according to a new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The report cites tort costs ranging from expenses associated with litigation, to compensation paid to claimants, and administrative costs to process claims as examples of costs impacting Texans and the state economy.

March 3, 2025

Rachael Tison

U.S. Chamber: Legal Reform Essential to Reduce Costs for Texas Families

A new report by the U.S. Chamber found that Texans are paying an extra $4,594 per Texas household due to court costs and insurance hikes. LSEA calls on Legislature to restore fairness and transparency.

February 18, 2025

Rachael Tison

The Burden of Lawsuit Costs on Texas Households Continues to Rise

The financial impact of tort lawsuit costs on Texas households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses associated with litigation, compensation to claimants, and the administrative costs of processing claims, represent a significant and growing weight on the state’s economy.

February 7, 2025

Rachael Tison

Most Americans support limits on lawyer ads and high jury awards

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc (Munich Re US) released survey findings on consumer perceptions of certain legal tactics used in civil litigation.