Accountability

We Reached Over 1 Million People This Year Thanks to You

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Because of your support and the action you have taken, we reached over 1 million people this year, educating them about the fight for their rights.

Thank you to all of our supporters for everything you do.

We will need you to answer the call again in 2019, but for now, from all of us here at Texas Watch, we hope you and yours have a blessed and restful holiday.

IN THE NEWS: Once again, builders, contractors and remodelers fight to get more power

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in The Watchdog investigative columnist Dave Lieber's article in the Dallas Morning News.

Texas Watch joins consumer organizations in urging Congress to pass the FAIR Act

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Texas Watch joined over 60 organizations in urging Congress to pass the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, which would eliminate pre-dispute forced arbitration clauses in consumer and worker contracts. 

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Introducing Amber George, Development and Operations Coordinator

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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.

NEW ACTION ALERT: Protect Workers Now!

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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 joins more than 60 consumer groups supporting proposed rules to increase transparency in financial services

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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. 

Comments Submitted by Texas Watch to the House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

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Texas Watch's Executive Director, Ware Wendell, submitted written comments to the House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence in opposition to HB 1745, HB 19, and HB 3166. You can read the comments below.

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IN THE NEWS: ‘Meaningful’ bill protecting patient safety thanks to KXAN investigation, lawmaker says

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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.

IN THE NEWS: Top State Leaders Seeking Special Court for Business Lawsuits

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Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured in Austin Bureau/USA Today Network John C. Moritz's article in the Caller Times and the Austin American Statesman about legislation that creates a court for corporate interests.