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Texas' highest court continues its pro-defendant penchant, ruling against consumers 73% of the time. Read our latest annual review of the Texas Supreme Court's decisions and how they impact Texas families. Read More »
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Nationwide Raising Homeowner Rates
San Antonio Express-News—September 2nd, 2010
Beware of ‘Add-on’ Insurance
Atlanta Journal-Constitution—September 1st, 2010
Texas Watch Applauds White for Stance on Home Insurance Reform
Texas Watch—August 26th, 2010
TSC Continues Anti-Consumer Trend
Texas Watch Foundation—August 24th, 2010
Let’s At Least Be Consistent
Texas Watch—August 23rd, 2010
U.S. Inaction Lets Look-Alike Tubes Kill Patients
The New York Times—August 23rd, 2010
Report: Texas Worker Deaths Up 3.6% in 2009
Associated Press—August 20th, 2010
Witnesses Raise Questions about Death at John Peter Smith Hospital Pharmacy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram—August 19th, 2010
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Texas Watch Applauds White for Stance on Home Insurance Reform
Texas Watch—Aug 26th, 2010
Texas Watch, the state’s leading organization on homeowners insurance issues, applauded gubernatorial candidate Bill White for his announcement today that if elected he will work to enact legislation to require home insurance companies to justify their rates. White committed to pursuing homeowners insurance reform during next year’s legislative session.
“Texas homeowners have been beaten up by the insurance industry for too long, paying 76% more than the national average. We applaud Bill White for committing to support real insurance reform,” said Alex Winslow, executive director of Texas Watch. “Texans need comprehensive homeowners insurance reform. Requiring insurance companies to justify their rates is a key part of ensuring that rates are fair and coverage is adequate for all Texans.” Read More »
TSC Continues Anti-Consumer Trend
Texas Watch—Aug 24th, 2010
The Texas Supreme Court’s 2008-09 term marks the 13th year of our Court Watch project – thirteen years spent analyzing the opinions of the Court and how everyday Texans are impacted by its actions. This period has seen the Court grow increasingly protective of business interests at the expense of consumers, and the 08-09 term delivers much of the same bad news. Read More »
