Texans For Lawsuit Reform
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 76-0439129
Organization Overview
Texans For Lawsuit Reform is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Texans For Lawsuit Reform employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texans For Lawsuit Reform is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Texans For Lawsuit Reform generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Texans For Lawsuit Reform has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $649,276. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TLR WORKS TO SHAPE POLICY ON CREATING A FAIR AND PREDICTABLE TEXAS CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard W Weekley Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Richard J Trabulsi Jr Sr. Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $267,000 |
Fred Heldenfels IV Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hugh Rice Kelly Senior Gen Couns/dir | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
E Lee Parsley General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 47 | $300,000 |
Mary Tipps Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $203,500 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
David E Harvey Builders Buildout/construction Management | 12/30/22 | $803,753 |
Drew Lawson Consulting | 12/30/22 | $102,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,985,469 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,985,469 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $78,471 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$24,724 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,039,216 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $180,649 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $833,559 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $745,873 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,938 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,517 |
| Payroll taxes | $98,429 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,788 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,225 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $157,289 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $116,671 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,936 |
| Fees for services: Other | $207,828 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,592 |
| Office expenses | $80,575 |
| Information technology | $73,893 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $303,547 |
| Travel | $102,724 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $230,052 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,812 |
| Insurance | $31,617 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,495,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,057,063 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,096,019 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,025,781 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,776,648 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,500 |
| Total assets | $8,959,011 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,540 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $75,540 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $8,883,471 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,959,011 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Texans For Lawsuit Reform has awarded $136,200 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
2023 TEXAS INAGURAL PURPOSE: General support | $25,000 |
TEXAS CONSERVATIVE COALITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE PURPOSE: General support | $22,000 |
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS PURPOSE: General support | $6,700 |
RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC PURPOSE: General support | $20,000 |
CITIZENS FOR JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE IN TX PURPOSE: General support | $25,000 |
TEXAS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PURPOSE: General support | $12,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texans For Lawsuit Reform Houston, TX | $8,959,011 | $4,039,216 |
Today Foundation Dallas, TX | $6,555,457 | $391,434 |
Oklahomans For Criminal Justice Reform Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $589,995 | $652,388 |
Gvpedia Inc Edmond, OK | $25,890 | $0 |
Doleac Initiatives Houston, TX | $69,300 | $0 |
Bayou Research Institute Baton Rouge, LA | $270,264 | $15,000 |
Civilination Katy, TX | $0 | $0 |