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.
Madison Iszler, staff writer for the San Antonio-Express News, recently investigated the sky-high increase in auto insurance premiums in Texas.
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing this week to investigate the effect of forced arbitration on American workers and families.
Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in San Antonio Express-News staff writer Patrick Danner's recent article on the struggle for USAA members to recover their medical payments after they've been injured in a car wreck. Mr. Wendell said, “Different ‘doc-in-a-box’ models used by insurance companies do nothing to actually serve the patient or policyholders.
A few days ago, the Supreme Court of Texas handed down a devastating decision that threatens every property owner in our state.
The Houston Chronicle recently reported about the troubling trend of insurers raising homeowners insurance premiums and reducing coverage. The article is worth your time. We provide background information below to help you understand how we got here and how we can protect Texas families.
Over 1,000 Texans have contacted their lawmakers in support of legislation for #FairAppraisal and #SafeRepairs. Texas Watch is in strong support of HB 1437 and HB 1321 by Rep. Clardy and SB 554 by Sen. Hughes. These important safety bills will save lives.
Editorial Content Director Lurah Lowery wrote about Texas Watch's latest report, Impact of Auto Appraisal, in Repairer Driven News. Lowery wrote, "As part of its advocacy for the mandatory right to appraisal in Texas, consumer advocacy group Texas Watch analyzed 1,246 auto insurance claims settled through independent appraisers.
Too often, insurance companies undervalue repair or total loss claims. The right to a fair auto insurance appraisal allows consumers to hire an independent, third party appraiser if there is a dispute about the amount it will take to repair the car or the value of the total loss. However, some insurance companies are trying to remove the right to a fair appraisal from policies.
Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured recently in investigative reporter Brian New's story, 5 tips when filing a homeowners claim for storm damage. After recent storm damage across Texas, it is important to have the best information when filing a homeowner's insurance claim.
