Episode 26: The Rundown
Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our pressing consumer, policyholder, patient, and worker safety priorities as we approach the next legislative session.
Safety
Groups Call on Governor Abbott to Put Consumers First
Today, three leading consumer groups -- the Consumer Federation of America, Texas Watch, and TexPIRG -- sent a letter to Governor Abbott, asking him to appoint a new insurance commissioner who will put consumers first. This decision is even more critical during the pandemic when so many households are hurting financially.
Press Release: New Data Suggests Coronavirus Windfall for Texas Auto Insurance Companies
AUSTIN, Texas — Six leading consumer advocacy groups joined together today, calling on the Texas Department of Insurance to take action to ensure Texas families are not charged excessive automobile insurance during the COVID-19 crisis.
Texas Watch Requests Review and Reduction in Auto Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic
With reduced driving due to the COVID-19 pandemic, auto insurance carriers are experiencing lower losses, which should translate into lower rates for policyholders.
Avoiding Scams & Price Gouging Resources
Texas Watch and the Texas Watch Foundation are committed to helping consumers navigate these difficult times. It is important that we all stay home and stay safe. To help you do so, we have compiled resources for avoiding scams and price gouging. For more resources, please see www.texaswatch.org/covid19.
Scams to be aware of:
Nursing Home/Assisted Living Resources
Texas Watch and the Texas Watch Foundation are dedicated to helping consumers during this difficult time. For more resources, please visit www.texaswatch.org/covid19.
Act now for nursing home safety!
Wearing a Mask Resources
Texas Watch and the Texas Watch Foundation are committed to helping consumers navigate these difficult times. It is important that we all stay home and stay safe. To help you do so, we have compiled resources for making masks at home. For more resources, please see www.texaswatch.org/covid19.
City and County Resources
Texas Watch and the Texas Watch Foundation are committed to helping consumers navigate these difficult times. It is important that we all stay home and stay safe. To help you do so, we have compiled resources from cities and counties around Texas. For more resources, please see texaswatch.org/covid19.
Staying Home Resources
Texas Watch and the Texas Watch Foundation are committed to helping consumers navigate these difficult times. It is important that we all stay home and stay safe. To help you do so, we have compiled resources related to staying home here. For more resources, please see texaswatch.org/covid19.
The Importance of Staying Home:
Consumer & Safety Resources
Texas Watch and the Texas Watch Foundation are committed to helping consumers navigate these difficult times. It is important that we all stay home and stay safe. To help you do so, we have compiled resources related to consumers and safety here. For more resources, please see texaswatch.org/covid19.
Your representative is here to help you. If you are experiencing problems with unemployment benefits, safety, or any other issue, find who represents you here.