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.
2017-18 Legislator’s Guide to the Issues – Special Session Edition
On July 18, Gov. Greg Abbott will call the 85th Texas Legislature into special session to address 20 issues. These 30 days present a historic opportunity for the Legislature to promote liberty and economic opportunity for Texans. Given the breadth of the Foundation’s research on these topics, our policy experts have quickly compiled this 2017-18...