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.
250,000 lives are stolen each year by medical errors. A small number of dangerous doctors commit the majority of the harm to patients. Take one minute to ensure your doctor isn't one of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Watch Executive Director was featured in FOX4 Reporter Lori Brown's article, "Texas lawmakers look to close 'loopholes' that allowed Dallas anesthesiologist to continue practicing." The article discussed HB 1998, relating to the regulation of physicians and the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board.
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.
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.
