Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC Endorses State Rep. Jerry Madden
Plano legislator is leader in fight against lawsuit abuse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2008
Contact: Sherry Sylvester
210-241-5296
AUSTIN, Texas – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC today announced its endorsement of State Rep. Jerry Madden in the House District 67 GOP primary that will be held March 4. TLR PAC leaders said Madden has demonstrated a vigilant commitment to a fair and honest civil justice system in Texas.
"In his long legislative career, Jerry Madden has stood up to the powerful personal injury trial lawyers who are committed to rolling back lawsuit reforms in Texas,” said TLR PAC Director Justin Unruh. “Rep. Madden has supported lawsuit reforms that are strengthening the economy of his district and the entire state, restoring faith in our courts and protecting patient access to doctors and health care throughout Texas.”
“Lawsuit reforms are making a difference in Texas, helping business, creating jobs and returning public trust to our courts,” Madden said. “I’m very proud of my record.”
First elected in 1992, Madden is running for his ninth term in the Texas House, representing parts of Plano, Richardson and Dallas County.
TLR PAC is the political arm of Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the state's largest civil justice reform organization. TLR is a bipartisan, volunteer-led coalition with more than 16,000 supporters residing in 818 Texas communities and representing 1,266 different businesses, professions and trades. For more information about TLR visit www.tortreform.com.
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