Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell submitted written comments to the House State Affairs Committee in opposition to HB 4. You can read the comments below.
Texas Watch welcomed Amber George to the team at the beginning of 2023. When we first interviewed her for the position of Development and Operations Coordinator, she spoke of desire to be a champion for the underdog. We knew then she had found her team.
Please tell your lawmakers to support HB 1999 by Rep. Julie Johnson and SB 1041 by Sen. Hughes! These important bills will help victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace seek accountability and justice. You can take action here.
Legislative advertising paid for by Ware Wendell, Executive Director, Texas Watch, P.O. Box 42198, Austin, TX 78704.
Texas Watch is proud to join more than 60 consumer groups across the country in signing a letter of support to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about proposed rules to increase transparency in financial services. These rules say that when changes are made to terms and conditions that chip away at consumers’ rights, consumers will be made aware of these changes.
Texas Watch Executive Director was featured in FOX4 Reporter Lori Brown's article, "Texas lawmakers look to close 'loopholes' that allowed Dallas anesthesiologist to continue practicing." The article discussed HB 1998, relating to the regulation of physicians and the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board.
Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured in KXAN investigative reporter Matt Grant's latest story, "‘Meaningful’ bill protecting patient safety thanks to KXAN investigation, lawmaker says." Ware was quoted saying, “Matt Grant with KXAN has done yeoman’s work in identifying problems at the medical board,” Wendell told lawmakers.
