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.
Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions
Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...