Texas Watch

06/02/2026

The Texas Department of Insurance is currently evaluating a rule to create standard appraisal procedures and deadlines. Please take one minute to tell them to protect policyholders.

Insurance appraisal can help to resolve disputes about the cost to repair or replace property. Texans deserve an insurance appraisal process that is fast, fair, and free from gamesmanship. Today, families may face long delays, rising costs, and procedural traps that allow insurers to stall or contro...

06/01/2026

Insurance appraisal can save you thousands of dollars. That's why the Texas Department of Insurance needs your input on this important matter. Sign our petition now!

Insurance appraisal can help to resolve disputes about the cost to repair or replace property. Texans deserve an insurance appraisal process that is fast, fair, and free from gamesmanship. Today, families may face long delays, rising costs, and procedural traps that allow insurers to stall or contro...

05/28/2026

"PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They are often called 'forever chemicals', because they are extremely slow to break down."

PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are drawing renewed attention after Texas launched an investigation into Lululemon. Here’s what experts say about the possible health risks, how exposure can happen, and what consumers should know.

05/22/2026

In memory of those who served and sacrificed all.

05/21/2026

Stay safe this Memorial Day weekend.

05/18/2026

Consumers pay a ton for home and auto insurance. We need strong laws to bring rates down.

A new white paper and academic article released by the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator show that insurers are inflating prices for consumers and businesses far beyond what is necessary.

05/15/2026

We need new laws to stop insurance overcharges before they start.

A new white paper and academic article released by the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator show that insurers are inflating prices for consumers and businesses far beyond what is necessary.

05/14/2026

“Patients and the public deserve to know this information so they can make informed choices about their care,' said Wendell. 'Let’s give them as much information as possible in a format they can actually use.”

Three years after a KXAN investigation sparked a state law making it harder for dangerous doctors to practice, our team is still checking to see if your healthcare providers can be trusted — this t…

05/14/2026

"Waymo is recalling its U.S. fleet of robotaxis after one of the autonomous vehicles was swept away when it drove into floodwaters in San Antonio."

The company is recalling nearly 3,800 robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle entered floodwaters on a San Antonio road and was washed into a creek.

05/13/2026

Sky-high premiums for you. Sky-high perks for them.

A new white paper and academic article released by the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator show that insurers are inflating prices for consumers and businesses far beyond what is necessary.