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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.

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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Consumers share stories about the need for #FairAppraisal and #SafeRepairs

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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.

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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.

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: Texas Watch digs into undervalued repairs & TLs, 3rd party appraisals 40% higher than carrier offer

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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.

Impact of Auto Appraisal Report

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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. 

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IN THE NEWS: New bill, sparked by KXAN investigations, aims to stop another ‘Dr. Death’ (KXAN)

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Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured in investigative reporter Matt Grant's latest article about an important patient safety bill that will shed light on past disciplinary actions taken against doctors. Please click here to read the full article.