For the first time, Texas limited contributions to judicial campaigns by individuals, law firms, PACs and political parties. Provided Y2K lawsuit protections. Enacted lawsuit protections by limiting the legal liability for companies that make good faith efforts to address Y2K-related problems. Restricted use of contingency fee lawyers by state agencies. Any state agency entering into a significant contract with a contingency fee lawyer must now obtain express approval from the Legislative Budget Board before entering into the agreement.
Lawsuits are down in Texas.
Cases filed for injuries or damages not related to motor vehicle accidents decreased 30 percent. The number of personal injury cases filed decreased from 13 percent of all civil cases in 1994 to 10 percent of all civil cases in 1998. In the Other Tools section you will also find a link to Adobe's Accessibility Reader.