In 1973, the standard for causation in asbestos-related cases was lowered and Texas became the number one state for asbestos-related litigation. Eventually, the Texas Legislature responded by enacting litigation reform legislation that established medical criteria for filing asbestos and silica cases. The result was to help restore fairness to the system.
Health Care
Transformational Healthcare Reform
Transformational Healthcare Reform Key Points As hospitals and insurance systems have consolidated, patients have faced rising costs and narrower choices, while physicians have lost independence, and control has shifted to a handful of large corporate systems. Price transparency alone is not enough: patients and employers need clear disclosure of actual prices, fees, commissions, conflicts of...
August 21, 2026