Houston megadonor Dick Weekley, founder of Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), is facing significant resistance in the Texas Legislature after decades of influence. TLR’s key legislative proposals—Senate Bill 30, aiming to limit monetary damage awards, and Senate Bill 39, seeking to restrict trucking company liabilities—have encountered bipartisan opposition and remain stalled in House committees. This shift reflects growing skepticism among lawmakers and the public toward further tort reforms, signaling a potential decline in TLR’s longstanding legislative dominance.
