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.
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.
Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in The Watchdog investigative columnist Dave Lieber's article in the Dallas Morning News.
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.
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 is proud to join more than 60 consumer groups across the country in signing a letter of support to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about proposed rules to increase transparency in financial services. These rules say that when changes are made to terms and conditions that chip away at consumers’ rights, consumers will be made aware of these changes.
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.
