This site describes the efforts of citizens of Texas to restore balance and fairness to the Texas civil justice system. Leo E. Linbeck, Jr., Dick Weekley, Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., Allan Shivers, Jr., Hugh Rice Kelly and Michael S. Stevens lead this organization. Founded on principles of solid research, grassroots advocacy and bi-partisan cooperation, more than a dozen tort reform measures have been enacted since 1995. These measures and the ongoing effort of Texans for Lawsuit Reform are defined on this site. TLR has also helped scrutinize the legal fees associated with the Texas tobacco settlement.

Home About Leaders Join Take Action Contribute Contact Links News Articles Reports Newsletters Press Room Action Alerts The TLR Advocate Archive 2007 2005-2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1997 1996 1995 Recent News Texans for Lawsuit Reform: Fred Baron’s Hush-Money Payments to Edwards’ Mistress Is Part of a Pattern TLR Press Release, August 11, 2008 Lawsuit reform advocates across Texas responded today to the news that asbestos lawsuit king Fred Baron has been paying hush money to John Edwards’ former mistress. Baron and Edwards are both personal injury trial lawyers. Mr. Baron headed up Edwards’ fundraising efforts in his unsuccessful presidential campaign and is among the top contributors to Texas political campaigns. Read more... A Baby-Free New York New York Post, August 1, 2008 New Yorkers may soon have to cross state lines just to have a baby - or maybe even just to see a doctor when they get sick. Read more... The cost of crooked lawyers; Recent wave of legal malfeasance affects us all, even reform-minded Texas Houston Chronicle, July 13, 2008 Read more...   The TLR Advocate, 2003 December 2003: High Court Meets Short Deadline with New Rules Read more...   August 2003: Yes on Prop 12 Read more...   June 2003: Historic Tort Reform Bill Passes Read more...   12next ›last »