AUSTIN, TEXAS—The following is a statement from Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse (TALA) regarding passage of lawsuit reforms during this year’s regular session of the Texas Legislature. The statement may be attributed to Marla Mathews, TALA spokesperson.
“With the passage of House Bill 19 and Senate Bill 6, Texas lawmakers continue the state’s important work to support reforms that help ensure our civil courts are used for justice, not greed.
“In the past 25-plus years, Texas lawmakers have made significant progress on reforms aimed at reining in abusive lawsuits and legal practices. Once the poster child for lawsuit abuse, Texas continues to enact common-sense reforms, contributing significantly to the state’s job-creating powers and business climate.”
HB 19 is aimed at reining in abusive lawsuits plaguing the owners and operators of commercial service and delivery vehicles in the state. The measure includes needed changes to clarify the rules for how these lawsuits are handled and to ensure that juries have the facts they need to reach fair verdicts.
SB 6, the Pandemic Liability Protection Act, would provide civil liability protections for employers, health care providers and non-profits that are following appropriate public health protocols.
Both bills await Governor Abbott’s consideration.
For more on Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse and Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse groups, visit www.tala.com.
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