Texans who believe in fairness in the courtroom and accountability for wrongdoing can breathe a sigh of relief. HB 4806 and SB 30, two bills aimed at restricting the rights of personal injury victims, failed to pass when state lawmakers failed to agree on a final version in the waning hours of the 2025 legislative session.
What Were HB 4806 and SB 30?
These bills were the centerpiece of a renewed tort reform push in Texas. Framed as a way to curb so-called “nuclear verdicts,” it sought to:
- Cap damages in personal injury lawsuits
- Restrict the types of evidence juries could hear
- Shield corporate defendants from full accountability
In reality, these companion bills would have tilted the scales of justice heavily in favor of insurance companies and corporate wrongdoers, making it harder for everyday Texans to recover fair compensation after life-altering injuries.
Why Justice Matters to Us
At The Carlson Law Firm, justice is not just a mission statement. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. We’ve seen firsthand what happens when families are left picking up the pieces after preventable tragedies. And we’ve seen how powerful the courtroom can be when it gives those families a voice.
When legislation threatens to silence that voice, we don’t stay quiet. We stand up and fight.
This Win Belongs to You
These bills didn’t fail on their own. They were stopped because current and former clients, family members who’ve lost loved ones, every day Texans, legal professionals, staff, and plaintiffs’ advocates across the state took action. People made calls. They wrote letters. They showed up. That collective pushback made all the difference.
What’s Next
This is a win worth celebrating, but it’s not the end. The push to dismantle the civil justice system isn’t going away. It’ll be back in the next session, just under a new name.
We will continue to advocate for our clients, colleagues and the communities we serve because justice isn’t just worth fighting for; it’s non-negotiable.
