Since 1995, no state has done more than Texas to restore the trust of citizens in their court system. However, Texas’ tort climate still has problem areas, namely its number of “judicial hellholes,” areas with histories of large or excessive verdicts against tort defendants.
Energy & Environment
Texas is About to Spend $100 Billion on Power Lines It Does Not Need
Our electric bills are about to go up. Most Texans have no idea why. Texas regulators approved $33 billion in new high-voltage power lines (the Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan, or STEP) without a single legislative vote. Factor in financing, maintenance, and taxes over the life of the projects, and the tab for ratepayers hits nearly...
June 2, 2026