It absolutely is used to reduce payouts. The fact that it limits the potential for very large punitive jury judgments is an argument made by supporters of the t

It absolutely is used to reduce payouts. The fact that it limits the potential for very large punitive jury judgments is an argument made by supporters of the texas two step. It's basically a way of forcing everyone suing you into something akin to a class action, but one where you lose most of the legal rights you would have in a class actions.