Texas Civil Justice League is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Texas Civil Justice League employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Civil Justice League 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 12/2023, Texas Civil Justice League generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESTORE FAIRNESS AND STABILITY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TCJL REPRESENTED THE COMMON INTERESTS OF TEXAS BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS IN AN ACCESSIBLE, EFFICIENT, AND IMPARTIAL CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George Christian Senior Counsel | 40 | $251,667 | |
Carol Sims Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $200,000 |
Hector Rivero Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Oswald Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leslie Ward Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Woodard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,040,000 |
| Investment income | $14,538 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,896 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,060,434 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $200,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $377,932 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,625 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,372 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,210 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,714 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $130,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $184,704 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $21,215 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $102,699 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,684 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,861 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,203,332 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,303 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,084,776 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $378,165 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,619,244 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,057 |
| 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 | $11,057 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,510,002 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,185 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| 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 | $1,619,244 |