For many years, Texas has been fertile ground for toxic and mass tort litigation. In the mass toxic tort dockets, product manufacturers have historically been the targets of such claims, but with each passing year, and the increasing number of bankruptcies, the scope of such suits have broadened to include premises owners and peripheral subcontractors.  The enactment of SB 15 by the Texas Legislature in early 2005 has dramatically slowed the tide of new lawsuits, and reduce the number of active cases. However, asbestos and silica cases continue.  And new areas of mass torts continue to be developed, such as the talc lawsuits.  Defendants, whether self-insured or through their insurance carriers, can develop strategies to deal with such suits and associated defense costs.  We have assisted clients in developing and implementing strategies to deal with such suits in a cost effective manner, and yet still mount an effective and target specific defense. Our experience in these areas also allows us to work efficiently and proactively to resolve meritorious cases in a cost-effective manner consistent with the client's goals.