Madison Iszler, staff writer for the San Antonio-Express News, recently investigated the sky-high increase in auto insurance premiums in Texas.
Insurance companies prey on vulnerable Texans. After a wreck, they often swoop in and try to get you to settle on the cheap before you know the full extent of your damages and medical costs. HB 150 by Rep. Julie Johnson fixes this, stopping "swoop and settle" insurance schemes!
In this month's episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, a great bill to protect drivers, our latest interview on auto safety, and our newest team member. Be sure to check out the links provided below.
Resources:
1) “Day One: 88th Legislature,” Texas Watch (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2N8Hau3QlY
The Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC) released its Report to the 88th Texas Legislature: Recommendations Report, which advocates for a consumer's right to invoke an appraisal in auto policies. OPIC's report states, "OPIC is increasingly concerned with restrictions on appraisal in policy forms filed by top insurers.
Our courts are often overlooked and not fully understood, but the work of judges and juries allows us to live in a free, safe, and just society.
In this month's episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on a new video series about our courts, what is happening at the Texas Capitol regarding jury service, our latest project to ensure safe repairs to your vehicle, important developments on patient safety and nursing home abuse reporting, and the best resource to help your family compare medical facilities and providers. Be sure to check out the links provided below.
Our courts are often overlooked and not fully understood, but the work of judges and juries allows us to live in a free, safe, and just society.
