Some Thoughts on Judicial Redistricting
I can't wait to see what Texas Lawyer has to say about Chief Justice Jefferson's State of the Judiciary address. I'm sure there will be some interesting quotes about how the Chief has gone over to the dark side or has seen the light, depending on where the interviewee stands on what now passes for tort reform.
I am skeptical of any cause advanced by Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the same happy people who brought you House Bill 4 two sessions ago. The face of civil litigation has changed tremendously since then. Most litigators I know would say that the change has not been for the better.
As I read Chief Justice Jefferson's comments, however, they make a lot of sense. Our multi-level, overlapping court system is confusing, even to practicing lawyers. If the legislature can streamline the system and make it more efficient, should we fear that result, just become TLR advocates it?
