The legal system in Texas is suffering from medical lawsuit abuse – excessive claims against health care providers and unreasonably exorbitant judgments. While the number of legal claims against health care providers in Texas has skyrocketed, most are being dismissed without any finding of negligence or award for damages. At the same time, however, the amount of payouts from lawsuits is astronomical and growing.
Sanctuary Stubbornness
Governor Greg Abbott’s push to hold Texas cities accountable for sanctuary policies protects Texans and the rule of law in a state grappling with the consequences of a broken federal immigration system. At the center of this debate is Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the 2017 law designed to ensure that local governments do not...