Texas Senate Hearing on SB 30 Exposes the Truth About the Shady Practices of Ambulance Lawyers
Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, today announced the launch of a new video highlighting the need for lawsuit abuse reform in Texas.
Recently, the Texas Senate held a legislative hearing on SB 30, Sen. Charles Schwertner’s lawsuit abuse reform bill. Throughout the all-day hearing, witness after witness came forward to tell their own personal stories and firsthand experience of lawsuit abuse in Texas, underscoring the need for greater transparency and consumer protections in the industry. As they testified, they gradually exposed the systemic approach some personal injury lawyers take to abuse their clients and drive up costs for all Texans.
PACT’s new video highlights the witness testimony that demonstrates the need for lawsuit abuse reform in Texas and can be viewed here.
“Witness after witness at the Texas Senate hearing on SB 30 testified to the fact that lawsuit abuse reform is long-overdue in the Lone Star State. The time is now for Texas lawmakers to stand for commonsense reforms that protect plaintiffs while ensuring that the ‘Texas Miracle’ works for all families in the state,” said PACT Executive Director Lauren Zelt.
PACT launched in Texas last month with a mission to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with consumers impacted by inflated costs, hidden fees, and questionable tactics used by personal injury lawyers who prioritize profit over fairness. The Texas campaign, part of a $10 million national initiative, aims to support the Texas legislature’s efforts to pass legislation curbing lawsuit abuse. Airing across Texas, the television ad can be viewed here and the radio ad can be listened to here.
Texas boasts the world’s 8th largest economy but is long overdue for lawsuit abuse reform. Multiple studies show that the economic impact of excessive litigation costs hardworking Texas families nearly $4600 a year. PACT released a poll earlier this month demonstrating the widespread support for eliminating this hidden tax on consumers.
PACT’s Texas efforts are aimed at supporting legislation to end lawsuit abuse, which will protect consumers and lower costs for families. Momentum is on the side of acting, and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently listed lawsuit abuse reform legislation as a “priority” this session.
About Us:
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) is a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization dedicated to standing up for plaintiffs, victims, and consumers to ensure they can access a fair and transparent legal process. Consumers deserve to be protected from exploitative practices by a predatory personal injury system. Through educational efforts, PACT will seek to inform the public and advocate for a consumer protection platform that ensures a balanced, just, and trustworthy legal system—giving everyone confidence that their rights and well-being are upheld.
Mission Statement:
No one deserves to be victimized by personal injury attorneys who exploit loopholes in an unregulated system that drives up costs for everyone. We’re committed to a legal system that protects—not exploits—because consumers deserve a justice system they can trust. Our mission is to protect consumers, strengthen and improve the legal system, and ensure that the public is empowered.
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