Texas bill takes aim at inflated medical damages

Texas’ reputation for doling out nuclear verdicts may fizzle somewhat if Senate Bill 30 is enacted – a piece of legislation aimed at letting the air out of inflated medical damages.
WTAS: Witnesses Reveal Widespread And Systemic Lawsuit Abuse In Marathon Texas Senate Hearing

On Monday, the Texas Senate held a legislative hearing on SB 30, Sen. Charles Schwertner’s lawsuit abuse reform bill. Throughout the all-day hearing, witness after witness came forward to tell their own personal stories and firsthand experience of lawsuit abuse in Texas
Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including the Cost of ‘Nuclear Verdicts’

Two bills introduced in the 89th Texas Legislature aim to reform lawsuits, and address what critics say are nuclear verdicts—the cost of which businesses pass on to consumers.
Lawsuits Take Toll On Texas: Texans pay $1,725 more for goods and services every year in a lawsuit tax- higher than national average

Texans pay an average of $1,725 more for goods and services every year as the cost of lawsuits and massive court awards are passed on to consumers.
Jenkins: Lawsuit Abuse is Driving Up Costs for All of Us

Small businesses and consumers pay a big price due to lawsuit abuse says Bobby Jenkins, president and CEO of ABC Home & Commercial Services in Austin.
Small business is the heart of Texas’ economy. Overregulation is the heart attack

Dallas Morning News published an editorial applauding Governor Greg Abbott’s new Small Business Freedom Council.