Texas has one of the worst workers' compensation insurance programs in the nation, whether one looks at it from the perspective of the injured worker or the cash-strapped employer. Despite decades of effort, the Texas Workers' Compensation System is ineffective and inefficient. This study recommends lawmakers commit to a ground-up revamping of the system.
Special session may be a good investment for Texans
Citizens usually dread when their elected representatives gather to pass new laws because the result is usually higher taxes, more regulations and less freedom, but the upcoming special session provides a unique opportunity for the Texas Legislature to move in the direction of liberty and opportunity. That would be an investment well worth making.