Greg Strimple, president of GS Strategy Group, said that Texas voters overwhelmingly support reforms to reduce lawsuit abuse, particularly in terms of increased transparency in legal settlements and medical billing. He shared this statement in a memo.
"Texas voters strongly support many ambulance lawyer reforms," said Strimple. "Increased transparency tests particularly strongly. 87% of Texas voters support requiring medical bill transparency so that victims are reimbursed for the actual cost of medical care they receive instead of the fake costs ambulance lawyers use. 82% support implementing reforms to limit lawsuit abuse, so Texans no longer have their auto insurance rates rise by double digit rates year after year."
According to a survey by GS Strategy Group commissioned by Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), Texas voters are increasingly concerned about the impact of lawsuit abuse on the economy and the cost of living. The memo highlights that 71% of voters believe lawsuit abuse raises the cost of goods and services, and 67% support eliminating a so-called $4,600 "hidden tax" caused by legal system inefficiencies.
The Southeast Texas Record reports that Texas lawmakers are targeting inflated medical damages through legislative reforms. These reforms aim to prevent misrepresentation of healthcare costs in personal injury lawsuits. This effort includes proposals to require transparency in billing and limit the use of inflated charges, which often increase settlement sizes and insurance costs.
Texas Senate Bill 30, under consideration in the 2025 legislative session, proposes significant changes to the rules governing evidence of medical costs in lawsuits. The bill would ensure that only amounts actually paid or owed for medical treatment are presented in court, aiming to reduce insurance premium hikes and curb frivolous lawsuits.
Strimple is President of GS Strategy Group, a public opinion research and strategy firm known for its work on political campaigns and issue advocacy. He has advised presidential candidates and corporate leaders and leads polling efforts for national organizations and state-level clients.