In 2003, the Texas Legislature passed significant civil justice reforms designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our state courts. The Multi-District Litigation (MDL) system was a key part of that reform and has generally proven successful. The purpose of the MDL system is to improve the efficient administration of justice and promote settlement.
Criminal Justice
Public Safety Starts With Solving Crimes, Not Just Reporting Them
When a violent crime is committed, it tends to feel not just unwarranted but random. When a murder, sex crime, or burglary happens, we often ask, “How did this happen?” Even worse is when a violent crime is committed by someone with a violent criminal past. We then demand to know, “How did this happen… again?” ...
June 11, 2026