The New Texas Watch Website
Last August, we asked what you wanted to see in a new Texas Watch website. With your comments in mind, we launched a website that helps Texas consumers learn and take action on the issues that affect them most.
Accountability
ACT NOW: Restore Justice for Survivors of White Coat Rape
Sign the petition to ensure justice for survivors of white coat rape!
In Texas, hospitals can be accountability-free zones for rapists in white coats.
Why the 7th Amendment Still Matters
The New York Times three-part series on forced arbitration, published last week, has sparked a debate in the media on the importance of trials by jury.
SCOTX Justice Let Off the Hook
In 2008, the Texas Ethics Commission found that Justice Nathan Hecht violated state ethics laws.
Today, Hecht was let off the hook.
5 Reasons “Hot Coffee” Should be Your Netflix Pick
In 2011, the documentary “Hot Coffee” sought to set the record straight about the infamous McDonald’s coffee case. Now, the movie is having a renaissance on Netflix. Here are five lies about the hot coffee myth that are sure to get your blood boiling:
A Broken System: Texas Mutual’s Special “Justice”
Texas Mutual Insurance Company is garnering the attention of the press, local officials, and state legislators for all the wrong reasons.
All the “Justice” Money Can Buy
Texas Mutual Insurance Company was created amidst a crisis. 25 years later, the company is creating a crisis all its own.
Local and state officials are now reviewing the legality and appropriateness of an exclusive deal in which the private insurance company Texas Mutual pays the salaries and expenses of Travis County district attorneys in exchange for prosecution of the company’s fraud cases.
Filing a Complaint
Texans deserve reliable service, safe care, and reasonable prices. However, too often consumers fall prey to bad actors. By filing a complaint with the appropriate agency, Texas consumers can alert officials to potential problems in their industry.
Episode 7: End of the Good Ol’ Days Part 2/2
Last week, Blue Bell announced the return of its products after a three month halt in production due to listeria contamination. While many Texans rejoiced on Twitter, not all consumers are rushing to get that familiar wooden spoon in hand.
Episode 6: The End of the Good Ol’ Days Part 1/2
Episode Six: This month, we’re sifting through the end of the good ol’ days for Blue Bell Creameries. It all started with a Blue Bell country cookie sandwich, which tested positive for the bacteria listeria this February. Since then, the ice cream company has recalled all of its products, but not before infecting 10 customers with listeriosis and killing three. Now, FDA reports show that Blue Bell factories tested positive for the dangerous bacteria as far back as 2012 and has been making customers sick since 2010. We’ll talk to Dr.