Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas

Wall Street Journal - Comments section
June 13, 2009

Texas succeeded in holding the line against efforts to roll back civil justice reforms, but the aggressive push by some personal injury lawyers this past legislative session should serve as a wake up call to those who support a legal system based on common sense and fairness.

Consider that a measure that would have allowed "no-proof-needed" asbestos lawsuits in Texas gained disturbing support in the Texas Senate - including from some pro-business conservatives. While the measure ultimately died in a House Committee, opponents were hanging on to that victory by the skin of their teeth with just a one-vote margin keeping the bill off the floor of the House. These were not lop-sided victories for reform supporters, they were hard-won, day-by-day battles.



Many of our state leaders have done a great job of drawing a line in the sand when it comes to abusive lawsuits in Texas. And, as your editorial notes, it is a reason we've seen more jobs come to Texas. But make no mistake, Texas' successes here are under attack. Local voters should make crystal clear to their Senators and Representatives that the battles this session were too close for comfort.



Roger Borgelt – Vice Chairman

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas

http://www.calactx.com

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