Senate Bill 491 and House Bill 1492 introduce some much-needed transparency into asbestos litigation. They ensure that the outcome of the litigation matches its purpose: to make injured Texas whole, not secure a financial boon at a defendant or forthcoming claimant’s expense.
Economy
Don’t Fence Me In: Tourism’s Role in Rural Economic Development
Editor’s Note: This is the latest part of a series on rural Texas and the challenges that rural Texans face. Over the next year, the Associated News Service will delve into the issues facing the Lone Star State’s 177 (out of 254) rural counties. AMARILLO—If you want to fall in love all over again with...
August 20, 2026