Texas Senate advances liability reform for truck rule

Texas Senate advances liability reform for truck rule

Injury liability reform that would benefit the Texas trucking industry has taken another step toward becoming reality. The issue has been highlighted as a priority for a fix by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, and Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, are leading efforts this year in both statehouse chambers to put plaintiffs and defendants on even footing. The Senate bill is SB39, and the House bill is HB4688. “Senate Bill 39 seeks to…