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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.

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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In the News: State lawmakers look at rising homeowners insurance costs

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in Diana Zoga's story about a recent Texas House Committee on State Affairs hearing on the rising cost of homeowners insurance in Texas.

In the News: Many insurance companies are raising their homeowners’ deductibles from 1% to 2%

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was recently in Dave Lieber's story about rising deductibles in the homeowner's insurance market.

Tips to help Consumers Get Fair Insurance Treatment After Hurricane Beryl

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Texas Watch joined the Consumer Federation of America and Texas Appleseed in compiling a list of tips consumers can use in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

In the News: More Texas homeowners see double-digit insurance rate hikes as disaster costs pile up

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in Scott Friedman, Eva Parks, Edward Ayala, and Frank Heinz's recent story on the rise of insurance premiums in Texas -- following double digit rate increase by insurance companies -- and what Texans need to do to get the lowest rate possible. 

In the News: States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in Alex Brown's recent story on the insurance crisis unfolding at the state level and what needs to be done to rein in the soaring cost of home insurance.

In the News: Liberty County family shares warning after insurance denied their flood claim

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in ABC 13 reporter Nick Natario's recent story on what homeowners should be on the lookout for when buying a flood insurance policy and what to do if your claim is denied.

Episode 75: In Conversation: Insurance Rates with Doug Heller & Michael DeLong

In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with Doug Heller and Michael DeLong, two leading experts from the Consumer Federation of America, to discuss the insurance crisis hurting so many homeowners and drivers. We explore how insurance companies have hiked rates while reducing coverage and policy solutions at the national and state level. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcX-rEsBktA

In the News: How consumers can navigate insurance claims after storms

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Texas Watch Executive Director Ware Wendell was quoted in NBC 5 DFW reporter Diana Zoga's recent story on what homeowners can do to help navigate insurance claims after the recent North Texas storms.