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Tort Reform Texas StyleFocuses on the effects of the reform, with some early history. "Taking it to the voters" section covers the passage of the 2003 reform and the history of earlier attempts. Also see "Tort Reform by the Numbers" at the very bottom of the article.
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Hein Online "Judicial Tort Reform in Texas"History starts on page 3, with an explanation of 2003 reform on page 4.
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Ten Years of Tort Reform in Texas: A ReviewAn analysis by the Heritage Foundation, a research group with a conservative angle.
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Professional Liability Insurance ReformA website with information from the Texas Medical Association.
Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003
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