THOMAS J. HENRY ASKS TEXANS TO STOP TRUCKING LEGISLATION BILLS
Trucking Accidents In Texas While most Texans are still financially recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and the crippling winter storm, a group of Texas legislators are trying to pass sweeping new laws that will benefit big trucking companies and commercial insurance carriers. Texas House Bill 19 and Texas Senate Bill 207 will go into committee meetings starting Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Texas Capital and are written to benefit big trucking and insurance companies, while shifting trucking liability to individual consumers. All Texas drivers will pay higher insurance premiums for their automotive policies. Their personal medical insurance will rise as well. The proposed legislation is set to go into effect September 1, 2021. “House Bill 19 is a disaster for Texans,” said Austin Injury Attorney Thomas J. Henry. “Texas already leads the nation in trucking accident injuries and deaths. By allowing trucking companies to avoid accountability, our state legislators are making Tex