The 73rd and 74th Sessions of the Texas Legislature generated significant legislation reforming the Texas civil justice system. While this legislation will govern lawsuits involving business disputes as well as those cases involving physical injuries, these legislative changes are normally and most effectively encapsulated by the phrase “tort reform.”
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