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Apparently Uninvited OAG Lawyer Shows Up at House JCJ Hearing on SB 30 to Raise “Constitutional Questions”
In one of the more bizarre moments in 40 years of our involvement in civil justice reform legislation, a representative of the Attorney General’s Office showed up...
Houston [1st] Court of Appeals Rules for One Provider and Against Two Others in Chapter 74 Expert Report Case
The Houston [1st] Court of Appeals has concluded that a trial court order granting a 30-day extension to allow a health care liability claimant to cure deficiencies...
Warning Signs for the Next Budget (2028-29)?
With Governor Abbott signing the voucher legislation into law on Saturday, it might be worth looking toward the estimated future cost of the program. Here is the...
SCOTX Rules that Franchisor Owes No Duty to Franchisee’s Customer for Criminal Act by Franchisee’s Employee
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a Houston [14th] Court of Appeals decision imposing a duty of reasonable care on a franchisor for a criminal act committed a...
HEARING ALERT FOR Nuclear Verdicts HB 4806 – SB 30 on 5-7-25
Support predictability in medical damages calculations Three action items for this bill. 1. Now through Wednesday: Please file a brief statement in support of HB...
SCOTX Rules That Non-Subscriber May Designate Responsible Third Parties in Action by Injured Employee
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a Tyler Court of Appeals opinion affirming a trial court order striking a nonsubscribing employer’s designation of responsible...
Hearing Alert AGAINST SB 291 and SB 292 Eminent Domain
House Land & Resource Management 8:00, Thursday, May 8, 2025 E2.026 Hearing Notice Video Link Two action items requested. Both of these steps are important. 1....
TCJL Bill Tracking Report 5-1-25
TCJL Tracked Bill List 5.1.25 May 1, 2025 Quick Highlights • Nuclear Verdicts: HEARING ALERT - Please drop a card in SUPPORT. SB 30 passed the Senate on 4-16. HB...
SCOTX Reverses Dallas Court of Appeals in TCPA Case
In a case we first reported in January, 2024, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a trial court order granting a TCPA motion to dismiss past the 30-day statutory...
SCOTX Grants Mandamus in String of Discovery Disputes in UIM Actions
The Texas Supreme Court has conditionally granted writs of mandamus in multiple cases involving underinsured motorist case. But don’t let the unanimous decision fool...
Life of the Mother Legislation Hits House Floor Tomorrow (SB 31)
Legislation clarifying current law to ensure that a physician may treat a pregnant woman for a life-threatening condition before the condition becomes acute will hit the House floor tomorrow. It appears that SB 31 as it came over from the Senate has broad support...
SCOTX Rules That if a Common Law Cause of Action for Negligent Hiring Even Exists, It’s Subject to the TCPA
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a Houston [14th] Court of Appeals decision holding that the TCPA does not apply to a negligent hiring, training, and supervision claim. Walgreens v. Pamela McKenzie (No. 23-0955; May 16, 2025) arose from an incident at a Houston...
Hearing Alert! FOR HB 49 by Darby-Perry re Produced Water Recycling
Senate Natural Resources 9:00, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 E1.012 Hearing Notice Video Link Please attend the hearing or send a representative to register FOR HB 49 Produced Water Liability HB 49 by Darby (R-San Angelo) and Senator Perry (R-Lubbock) HB 49 by Rep. Darby...
SCOTX Rules for Surface Owner in Dispute with Salt Mining Company Over Ownership and Use of Underground Salt Caverns
The Texas Supreme Court, largely siding with the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals, has held that a 1947 conveyance of oil, gas, and other minerals did not transfer to the mineral owner ownership of or right to use (for storing oil and gas produced offsite) empty salt...
Justices Sullivan, Busby Woodshed Parties Who File Petitions for Review, Settle, and Request Vacatur of Intermediate Appellate Court Opinions in Their Cases
In a concurring opinion to one of four cases in which settling parties asked the Texas Supreme Court to vacate appellate decisions by the Dallas, Corpus Christi, Eastland, and Beaumont Court of Appeals, Justice Sullivan, joined by Justice Busby, called upon litigants...
Austin Court of Appeals Affirms TC Denial of City’s Plea to the Jurisdiction in Dog-Bite Case
The Austin Court of Appeals has allowed a suit filed by a visitor to the city’s pet adoption center who was attacked and bitten by a dog on display at an adoption event and fundraiser. City of Austin v. Katherine Michelle Miller (No. 03-24-00385-CV; May 1, 2025) arose...
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