Accountability

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.

We're Looking for a Great Legislative Intern!

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Are you interested in making a real impact while learning how advocacy works at the Texas Capitol?

In the News: Laura Beil on Patient Safety in Texas Monthly

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Leading healthcare journalist Laura Beil, the creator of the Dr. Death podcast, is back with another blockbuster patient safety piece in Texas Monthly.

In the News: Fight between business and safety at the Capitol

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Matt Grant, investigative reporter with KXAN, and his team recently explored a fight brewing at the Texas Capitol between corporate lobbyists and Texans in harm's way on our roads. His 

Written Testimony Submitted to the Texas Legislature on Insurance Reform

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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.

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Comments Submitted by Texas Watch to the Texas Access to Justice Commission

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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.

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Comments Submitted by Texas Watch to the House State Affairs Committee

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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. 

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IN THE NEWS: Once again, builders, contractors and remodelers fight to get more power

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in The Watchdog investigative columnist Dave Lieber's article in the Dallas Morning News.

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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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.