82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE: RECAP OF LEGISLATION WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE (Part 1)

82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE: RECAP OF LEGISLATION WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE (Part 1) 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

During the 82nd Texas Legislature, Texas House Members and Texas Senate Members worked on numerous pieces of legislation, some big and some small. With many of these pieces of legislation going into effect on September 1, 2011, I thought it would be good opportunity to help keep you up-to-date by outlining the new laws we…

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Corpus Christi attorney part of push for anti-barratry law

Corpus Christi attorney part of push for anti-barratry law 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

CORPUS CHRISTI — Corpus Christi attorney Bill Edwards, who pushed for a new anti-barratry law, will discuss the measure on Friday at a Texas State Bar seminar in Dallas for personal injury lawyers. The new law created a set of civil remedies for barratry, also known as ambulance chasing or case running. Edwards, a well-known…

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Corpus Christi attorney part of push for anti-barratry law

Corpus Christi attorney part of push for anti-barratry law 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

CORPUS CHRISTI — Corpus Christi attorney Bill Edwards, who pushed for a new anti-barratry law, will discuss the measure on Friday at a Texas State Bar seminar in Dallas for personal injury lawyers. The new law created a set of civil remedies for barratry, also known as ambulance chasing or case running. Edwards, a well-known…

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82ND FIRST CALLED SPECIAL SESSION ENDS AND THE INTERIM BEGINS

82ND FIRST CALLED SPECIAL SESSION ENDS AND THE INTERIM BEGINS 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

The following is a collection of news and notes from your State Capitol involving issues that affect House District 32. 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE OFFICIALLY ADJOURNS SINE DIE (ENDS) On June 29th, the 82nd Texas Legislature formally adjourned sine die following a 140 day regular session and a 30 day special session. During the 170 days,…

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Rep. Hunter had key role in flow of bills

Rep. Hunter had key role in flow of bills 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

CORPUS CHRISTI — State Rep. Todd Hunter, a trial lawyer and veteran lawmaker, understands stress. But after a 140-day legislative session crammed full of controversial emergency items, a gaping budget deficit and redistricting, even Hunter admitted his stress achieved new levels. Hunter was the first Coastal Bend legislator appointed chairman of the powerful House Calendars…

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