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Texas Introduces Controversial "Bounty Hunter" Bill Aimed at Curbing Abortion Pill Access Amid Heated Debate

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Austin, Texas — Following a summer of legislative inaction regarding abortion pill regulations, Texas Republicans are now poised to advance House Bill 7, aimed at tightening restrictions on the medications. The bill’s supporters believe it will significantly deter the distribution of these drugs, which remain illegal in Texas despite ongoing shipments from out-of-state providers. Advocates for the bill, including John Seago of Texas Right to Life, emphasize that the current enforcement measures have proven ineffective. “There is a significant gap in the enforcement of pro-life laws that pro-abortion activists have been exploiting,” Seago stated, underscoring … Read more

Texas Federal Courts Experience Torts Litigation Surge, Surpassing New York and Highlighting Key Trends in 2024

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HOUSTON – A recent study reveals that from 2022 to 2024, the Southern District of Texas ranked second in federal tort lawsuits, trailing only Mississippi’s Southern District. The findings, outlined in the 2025 Torts Litigation Report by Lex Machina, indicate a notable increase in tort litigation across U.S. federal courts. The report highlights a nearly 20 percent rise in federal tort filings between the 2023-2024 and 2021-2022 periods. Contributing factors include larger jury awards, simplified processes for moving cases to federal courts, and stagnant insurance coverage limits that have not adjusted for inflation. Ron Porter, … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Crucial Lawsuit That Could Redefine Contractor Immunity in Fatal Highway Accident Case

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AUSTIN, Texas — A critical legal battle regarding liability and contractor immunity in Texas was recently deliberated by an appeals panel of the Texas Supreme Court. This case stems from a tragic 2019 traffic accident involving general contractor SpawGlass and a subcontractor, following a vehicle collision that claimed the life of 53-year-old Pedro Castaneda. The incident occurred in August 2019 when Castaneda, while attempting to navigate a stop sign at Texas State Highway 249 in Magnolia, reportedly failed to properly yield to oncoming vehicles. His SUV was struck by two cars before crashing into a … Read more

Texas Takes a Bold Step: Jury Trials in Business Court Challenge Delaware’s Long-Standing System

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Houston, Texas — A $36 million legal battle involving plumbing issues at a medical office building is set to test Texas’ pioneering approach in the realm of business litigation. This case could signify a significant shift as the state affirms that juries can effectively handle complex business disputes, a challenge to the longstanding model established by the Delaware Chancery Court, where judges typically preside over such cases. Scheduled for trial on October 27 in Houston, this case is one of over three dozen that are expected to be heard by juries in the coming year. … Read more