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Episode 54: In Conversation: Auto Safety with Burl Richards

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with Burl Richards, the President of the Auto Body Association of Texas. They discuss safe vehicle repairs, what you need to know to avoid insurance companies pressure tactics, and much more.

Episode 53: The January 2022 Rundown

In this month's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on fallout from the winter storms, a new patient safety report, how you can make your voice heard in Congress, and deep dive reporting you won't want to miss.

Episode 52: The 7th Amendment Series

The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury, and it is the best form of consumer protection we have as Americans. With the seventh amendment, we can hold even the most powerful corporations accountable for wrongdoing. So wherever you are, put in your earbuds and dive in with us as we talk about the origins and importance of the right to trial by jury. This series is made possible by the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation and generous supporters like you.

Episode 51: 2021 In Review

In this week's episode, we review Texas Watch's work in 2021. Join us as we look back at all you accomplished. Because of you, our message of safety, accountability, and justice spread further than ever before. 

Episode 50: The December 2021 Rundown

In this month's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on important arbitration legislation in Congress, insurance developments, and our recent video projects.

Episode 49: The October 2021 Rundown

In this month's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on an important civil justice report, arbitration developments, and our recent video projects.

Episode 48: The September 2021 Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our recent projects, new developments at the Texas Department of Insurance, and previews our involvement in the upcoming special legislative session.

Episode 47: The August 2021 Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives an update on Covid-19 resources, important insurance stories, and current video projects concerning your constitutional rights. After you're done listening to this episode, please contact us at info@texaswatch.org with your recommendations and winter storm insurance stories

Episode 46: The July 2021 Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives an update on projects we've been working on during the summer and how you can continue to stay involved in the fight for justice as we move into the second half of 2021.

Episode 45: The May 19th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives an update on how you can make positive change during the closing days of this legislative session.

Episode 44: Burn Pits

With over 1.6 million veterans, Texas has the second-highest total population in the country. Creating a comprehensive registry of those affected by toxic burn pit exposure helps get our veterans the benefits they and their families desperately need. Last legislative session, a registry was created, but now it needs funding to operate. HB 3957 by Rep. Abel Herrero fixes this problem.

Episode 43: Swoop & Settle

The latest edition of our podcast tells the story of Rayza, a young woman who released her legal claims right after a wreck when an insurance company called her and took a recorded statement.

Episode 42: The May 5th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our recent efforts at the Legislature and how you can help us put people pressure on the Texas Capitol as we move into the final stretch of the 2021 session.

Episode 41: The April 21st Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our recent efforts at the Texas Capitol and how you can put people pressure on the Capitol as bills move through the legislative process.

Episode 40: The April 8th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives us an update on the current bills that Texas Watch is working on, and how you can take action on these bills as we move into the final months of the Texas legislative session.

Episode 39: The March 25th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell discusses legislative priorities that Texas Watch is working on, and how you can best stay involved as the session moves into April.

Episode 38: In Conversation: #InsuranceReform​ with State Rep. Travis Clardy

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with State Representative Travis Clardy to discuss HB 1131 (concerning safe auto repairs), HB 2534 (making insurance appraisal fair), and much more about this legislative session.

Episode 37: Leslie & Sophie Rosenberg

In today’s episode, we profile Leslie & Sophie Rosenberg, who lost their lives in an instant in a truck wreck. HB 19 threatens to give less incentive for trucking companies to follow the rules of the road and will devastate even more Texas families.

Episode 36: The March 10th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell brings you up to speed on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, including our campaign against the trucking lobby bill.

Episode 35: The February 24th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell discusses insurance claims after the winter storm and how best to approach that process as many begin to rebuild across our state.

Episode 34: The February 10th Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives us the Rundown on bills Texas Watch is working on, helpful insurance resources, and how you can best get involved as the Texas Legislature gets geared up.

Episode 33: The Rundown

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives us an update on what's happening at the Capitol, some of our priorities, and how you can get involved in advocating for safety, accountability, and justice this legislative session. 

Episode 32: The 87th Legislature: Week One

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell previews what Texas Watch will be working on during the 87th legislature and speaks to the importance of the legislative process at the Texas Capitol. You'll hear remarks from the Governor, Speaker, and Lt. Governor on the first day of session as well.

Episode 31: Tort "Reform" in Texas: A Brutal History

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell takes us through the 25-year history of tort "reform" in Texas and how this corporate campaign has threatened your safety and impeded your constitutional right to trial by jury.

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