Texas liability reform bills focus on trucking industry

Texas liability reform bills focus on trucking industry

Liability reform focused on the trucking industry is moving through the Texas statehouse. Outlined as a priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation would clean up a 2021 law intended to overhaul injury liability statute for truck operations. 2021 law Gov. Greg Abbott signed 2021 bill into law that was touted to “ensure a level playing field” in commercial liability cases. The law was designed to protect trucking companies from frivolous la…