Program areas at Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) engages in broad education of elected officials and the public about the Texas civil justice system including dispute resolution processes and the judiciary, and engages in legislative advocacy to improve the Texas civil justice system and, sometimes, other core governmental issues such as public education, regulations, criminal justice and administrative processes. Since TLR's formation in 1994, TLR has increased public awareness of key issues and advocated for changes in legislation that benefit all citizens. Numerous legal reforms advocated by TLR have been enacted and TLR has engaged in public debate concerning legal issues, having gained recognition as an organization that is a major contributor to public policy discussion, formation and implementation in Texas.
Grants made by Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Who funds Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Texans for Lawsuit Reform
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Denis Calabrese | Chief Strategist | $157,800 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mary Tipps | Executive Director , Managing the Day - To - Day Operations | $203,500 | 2022-12-31 |
| Lucy Nashed | Communications Director / Communication Director | $123,120 | 2022-12-31 |
| E Lee Parsley | General Counsel | $300,000 | 2022-12-31 |
| Richard J Trabulsi | Chairman | $267,000 | 2023-11-10 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Texans for Lawsuit Reform
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,985,469 | $3,867,111 | 3.1% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $78,471 | $109,496 | -28.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-24,724 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $4,039,216 | $3,976,607 | 1.6% |
Organizations like Texans for Lawsuit Reform
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Ground Game Texas | 501(c)(4) | Austin, TX | $1,854,809 |
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) | 501(c)(6) | Raleigh, NC | $2,709,207 |
| Center for Arizona Policy | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $2,883,252 |
| Voters Not Politicians | 501(c)(4) | Lansing, MI | $1,974,032 |
| New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) | 501(c)(6) | Trenton, NJ | $2,263,333 |
| Action Institute NC | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $1,295,561 |
| Fair Shot Forward All | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $1,652,333 |
| Vote Forward | 501(c)(4) | Washington, DC | $4,204,698 |
| Jewish Democratic Council of America | 501(c)(4) | Washington, DC | $1,759,793 |
| Vote Smart | 501(c)(3) | Oro Valley, AZ | $1,391,939 |
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationHuman servicesCrime and lawPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- 1233 W LP S 1375
- Houston, TX 77027
- Metro area
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Website URL
- tortreform.com/Â
- Phone
- (713) 963-9363
- Facebook page
- tortreformÂ
- Twitter profile
- @lawsuitreformÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 76-0439129
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R40: Voter Education, Registration
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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