by George Christian | Jan 19, 2021
TCJL today filed an amicus curiae brief in a case involving the interpretation of an offset well clause in an oil and gas lease. The case, Rosetta Resources Operating, L.P. v. Kevin Martin, Jamie Martin, and Ashley Lusk (20-0898), has a peculiar history that includes...
by George Christian | Jan 12, 2021
TCJL’s sister organization the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) has designated pandemic liability protection as one of its top three legislative priorities this session. “Pandemic economic recovery, competitiveness and job growth are at the core of our...
by George Christian | Jan 12, 2021
TCJL has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Texas Supreme Court in a second case in which a defendant was denied discovery of relevant evidence of the reasonableness of medical bills. Similar to In re K&L Auto Crushers LLC (No. 19-1022), in which TCJL filed a...
by George Christian | Jan 12, 2021
The 87th Legislature convenes on January 12 with an overflowing bucket of immediate and urgent challenges triggered by the ongoing pandemic emergency. If it were only the state’s shaky fiscal condition, the problem would be bad enough, but in a redistricting session...
by George Christian | Jan 11, 2021
The Austin Business Journal has published a news article featuring the work of the TCJL Pandemic Task Force and Senator Hancock’s legislation extending COVID liability protections to businesses, health care providers, and other entities. Read the story...
by George Christian | Jan 11, 2021
Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar released the 2022-23 Biennial Revenue Estimate earlier today. According to the estimate, lawmakers will face a $946 million shortfall in the current budget, which could grow if the Legislature, as it customarily does, passes...
by George Christian | Jan 4, 2021
After holding several months of public hearings, the Texas Judicial Selection Commission issued its final report on December 30. By a narrow 8-7 majority, the Commission voted against the continuation of the current system of partisan judicial elections at all levels...
by George Christian | Jan 4, 2021
Senator Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) plans to introduce legislation providing broad liability protections to Texas health care providers, first responders, product manufacturers, businesses, schools, houses of worship, and other entities on the front lines...
by George Christian | Dec 23, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to both Houston Courts of Appeals. For the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, the Governor named former Harris County District Judge Randy Wilson to fill a term that expires at the end of 2022. Justice Wilson is currently a partner...
by George Christian | Dec 22, 2020
Presumptive House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Orange) has announced his policy team for the 2021 legislative session. Rep. Phelan will be formally elected to the Office of Speaker of the House when the Legislature convenes on January 12. Rep. Phelan previously named Julia...
