Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Texas Senate’s Passage of Senate Bill 39 – Protecting Texas Trucking

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 39, Protecting Texas Trucking, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury:

"The explosion of lawsuits (many of them frivolous) against trucking companies in Texas has caused insurance rates to skyrocket, hurting Texans and our businesses. By passing SB 39, the Texas Senate has taken a major step toward providing judges a clear approach to collision cases. These changes will speed up collision trials involving commercial motor vehicles so victims get justice quicker while decreasing legal costs for Texas businesses. I thank Sen. Birdwell for his work on this critical issue."

Senate Bill 39, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, clarifies the commercial vehicle litigation process.