Insurance Tips for Wildfire Victims

September 13th, 2011

Families are assessing damage and filing claims in the wake of this summer’s wildfires.  Here are some tips for dealing with your insurance company so that you don’t get taken advantage of.

Want to Win a DVD?

September 12th, 2011

We’re giving away 3 copies of HOT COFFEE and other Texas Watch prizes! Tell us why you believe in access to the civil justice system and you’ll be eligible to win!

Dangerous Doctor Practicing in Texas

August 4th, 2011

Feckless oversight and lack of accountability lure dangerous doctor to Texas. He’s on trial in Minnesota while seeing patients in Texas.

Perry Appoints New Insurance Commish

July 20th, 2011

Governor taps former South Carolina regulator Eleanor Kitzman.  She has also worked as an industry executive and lobbyist.

Legislature Passes TWIA Bill

June 28th, 2011

The legislature passed the TWIA bill in special session, punishing the coast for TWIA abuses.

ICYMI: “Hot Coffee” Is Brewing All Summer

June 21st, 2011

“Hot Coffee” explores how corporate interests manipulated the debate to turn public opinion against corporate accountability.  Catch it on HBO all summer.

VIDEO: Rep. Gallego on TWIA bill

June 15th, 2011

Watch Rep. Pete Gallego’s impassioned speech about his TWIA amendment, speaking up for the basic idea that insurance providers should be accountable to their policyholders.

What Happened in the 82nd Session

May 31st, 2011

The regular 82nd session of the legislature has come to a close. Take a look at some of the challenges consumers and families faced this session and how we took them head on.

Senate Testimony Against HB 274

May 8th, 2011

Watch our Director of Legislative Affairs, Ware Wendell, give impassioned testimony to the Senate State Affairs Committee against HB 274, the Corporate Immunity Bill often referred to as “Loser Pays.”

Texas House Gives Blanket Immunity to Polluters

May 7th, 2011

A last-minute amendment was tacked on to Senate Bill 875 that gives polluters blanket immunity without any discussion or debate.

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