National pro-biz group with Perry ties jumps into Loser Pays fray

Americans for Job Security, a Washington-based group founded by Rick Perry political guru Dave Carney, is running radio ads around the state urging listeners to push senators to pass the Loser Pays bill.

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Texas House votes to make lawsuit losers — and some winners — pay foes’ attorney fees

AUSTIN — The House gave its final approval Monday to a proposal to clamp down on lawsuits and make those who go to court and lose — and sometimes even those who win — pay the lawyer fees of both sides.

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