The Lone Star Economic Alliance (LSEA) released the following statement today after the Texas House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence (JCJ) Committee passed Senate Bill 30 by Sen. Charles Schwertner and Rep. Greg Bonnen—representing a major step toward restoring balance and predictability in Texas’s legal environment.
“These critical reforms directly address the rising wave of abusive lawsuits that have driven up costs for every Texan, disrupted operations, and threatened the viability of businesses across Texas. Predictability in the legal system is essential for growth, investment, and job creation.
“The reforms included in SB 30 would reduce the pressure to settle meritless claims and bring fairness and accountability back to the courtroom. Specifically, the common-sense legislation will shed light on improper lawyer-provider coordination and arm juries with market-based evidence about the true value of medical services.
“Texas is known as the best state for business. Unfortunately, our legal system has become a liability in an otherwise strong pro-business climate, and if we fail to fix it, we threaten the competitive advantages that generations of Texans have worked hard to build.
“We commend House JCJ Committee Chair Jeff Leach and the House JCJ Committee for recognizing the urgent need for reform. Their action today moves Texas closer to a legal system that supports economic growth, protects employers from abuse, and ensures justice is served.”