HJR 3, 78th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning civil lawsuits against doctors and health care providers, and other actions, authorizing the legislature to determine limitations on non-economic damages.
A failed experiment: health care in Texas has worsened in key respects since state instituted liability caps in 2003. Malpractice risk and cost are significantly reduced after tort reform. Tort reform - health care reform. Liability reforms bring more care, more doctors to Texans: TMA five-year anniversary survey confirms Prop 12 benefits (summary of TMA 2008 liability and access to care survey). Flareup over constitutional amendments could cause extra election. Amendment may open door for caps in civil actions. Texas Senate at bat in tort reform playoff. House backs 'tort reform': anti-worker proposals advance. Commentary: reorganization bills slap workers, hurt state. Bye bye Bowers. Big names, big change. Protecting tort reform. A look behind the campaigns on Proposition 12. Proposition 12 attacks jury system, Constitution. No wall between the legislature and common law. In rebuttal: fears, facts on frivolous suits and runaway juries. Has 'pain and suffering' priced itself out of the market? The fear factor: what do Texans get in return for passing Prop. 12? Proposition 12 has passed, but full benefit may be years away. No quick cure. Surprise, surprise! Insurers do zip after prop. 12. Future fears. Perry says reforms are paving way for regulatory modernization. Remember the Alamo: the seventh amendment of the United States Constitution, the doctrine of incorporation, and state caps on jury awards. Texas statutory caps and settlement credits after House Bill 4. Tort reform makes good medicine. Supply versus demand. Baby, I lied. Texas holds 'em: how Lone Star Republicans stopped abusive medical-malpractice lawsuits. In defense of medicine. 2003 tort reforms still paying off. Federalism and medical malpractice reform. Coming of age. A History of lawsuit reform in Texas. |
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