A loser-pays statute would overcome high transaction costs and ensure that all tort plaintiffs with meritorious claims have access to the judicial system. Such a statute would decrease the cost of litigation and ensure that only meritorious claims are heard.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026