When bad actors put the lives and livelihoods of Texas families at risk, that wrongdoer should be held accountable. This simple concept, immortalized in the Seventh Amendment of our constitution, is under attack. Texans are slowly being stripped of their legal rights in favor of special interests. Texas families and businesses need strong accountability protections that ensure real consequences for bad actors.
The Texas Legislature is grappling with how to address sky-high homeowners and auto insurance rates. Recent hearings in the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and House State Affairs Committee have shown the need for real insurance reform that keeps insurance companies from taking advantage of Texas families.
The Texas Access to Justice Commission is considering proposals to allow non-attorneys to own law firms and paraprofessionals to provide direct legal services to the public.
Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell submitted written comments to the House State Affairs Committee in opposition to HB 4. You can read the comments below.
