Trial lawyers, once a force for Democrats, reclaim political clout in Texas GOP’s MAGA wing

Trial lawyers in Texas are regaining significant political influence by providing financial support to populist insurgents within the MAGA wing of the GOP. This shift marks a departure from their previous alignment with Democrats. Consequently, tort reform organizations, specifically Texans for Lawsuit Reform, have expressed shock and alarm over this development. The strategic funding of these Republican candidates allows plaintiffs' lawyers to reclaim clout within the state's evolving political landscape and the current GOP power structure.