The formula is simple: Prioritize lawsuit reform. Lawsuit abuses stop. Costs go down for insurance, groceries, health care, transportation, and on and on … The more lawmakers talk about affordability, the more lawsuit reform becomes a meaningful solution. It’s worked before in Texas. It’s working in Florida, Georgia, and elsewhere. The new wave is coming.

Businesses want to finish 2026 with a strong fourth quarter. For many, the following months are the busy season. Business owners are balancing work, managing their employees, and planning for next year. So ask yourself and ask the candidates you meet, which lawmakers will stop the lawsuit abuse driving up costs for everyone?

Lawsuit abuse can take many forms, all of which hurt affordability for hard-working Texans. By supporting legal reforms, Texas can stop the fraud driving up costs for insurance, groceries, and other essential day-to-day items.

This week, we break down the Times’ report and highlight the key policy areas where lawsuit abuse is thriving. Medical billing fraud and profit-driven incentives are fueling the problem, often leaving plaintiffs with pennies on the dollar for verdicts meant to right a legal wrong.