We need legislation this session to ensure our vehicles are repaired safely! Please tell your lawmakers to SUPPORT HB 1437 and HB 1321 by Rep. Clardy, HB 4194 by Rep. Perez, and SB 554 by Sen. Hughes!

HB 1437 and SB 554 make fair auto appraisal mandatory in Texas auto policies. HB 4194 makes important improvements to the appraisal process. Fair auto appraisal is a process that allows you and your insurance company to determine how much a repair will cost. After a car crash, insurance companies often lowball claims, trying to “repair” your car on the cheap. Repairs must be done safely, according to the manufacturer’s specifications, to protect you and your family. Fair auto appraisal, with protections built in to prevent delay tactics, can help you resolve disputes with your insurance company quickly, so you can get back on the road with the confidence your repair was done safely. 

HB 1321 will ensure quality auto parts are used to make quality repairs that follow accepted safety standards. And it will prevent insurance companies from steering people to their "preferred" body shops. Every Texan should have the right to a quality repair, made in a quality repair shop of your choice, using quality parts – without insurance companies bullying us. 

Auto insurance companies are trying to take appraisal away in policies, which will hurt you and your family financially. Claims must be paid on time and in full. Please take one minute to tell your lawmakers that we need a right to fair auto appraisal and the right to a safe repair in all auto policies in Texas! Fair appraisal leads to safe repairs, and safe repairs save lives!

Legislative advertising paid for by Ware Wendell, Executive Director, Texas Watch, P.O. Box 42198, Austin, TX 78704.