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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“If a host is trying to take you off of the site, that’s a red flag.” #txlege cbsaustin.com/news/local/t...
cbsaustin.com
The Receipts: Austin man says Airbnb host canceled stay days before trip
Planning a trip can quickly turn into a scramble when a short-term rental host cancels at the last minute, and consumer advocates say what guests do next can de
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Find out if a data center is coming to your neighborhood.
texastribune.org
Search Texas data centers by location
These resources can help you locate data centers that are planned or operating in your community and who regulates them.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Your auto policy was used to spy on you. #txlege #insurance
texastribune.org
How a $1 Texas insurance fee funded thousands of Flock cameras
The higher fee, meant to combat catalytic converter theft, provided millions to expand the Flock network across Texas. Some lawmakers say that wasn’t the intent.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"[O]f the 29 claims he reviewed, 23 had been revised with lower value estimates." #txlege #insurance www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...
houstonchronicle.com
Homeowners say Texas windstorm insurer secretly lowered Hurricane Beryl claims
A new lawsuit accuses the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association of fraud resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars wrongfully withheld from coastal homeowners.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
To read more of the article, click below. #txlege #insurance Article here: www.wsj.com/finance/if-y...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"On top of that, investigators said the young girl’s respiratory distress went unnoticed. When it was noticed, improper life-saving practices were carried out, according to an arrest affidavit."
fox4news.com
Fort Worth dental office remained open for months after child's death
Concerned parents are seeking answers after a Fort Worth pediatric dental office remained open for more than three months following the death of a little girl.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"Wendell said the civil system is also broken, capping non-economic damages for families like Rodriguez-Arriaga's at a mere $250,000, which makes it challenging for attorneys to take cases to help families in the midst of tragedy and bring more accountability for doctors and dentists." #txlege
fox4news.com
Safety advocates want stricter legislation after child's death at Fort Worth dental office
Activists are looking at a child's death at a Fort Worth dental office earlier this year and hoping it spurs the state to pass stricter legislation to make sure such tragedies never happen again.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Read the article here: www.expressnews.com/business/art...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The system is broken. Even after a record year, insurers continue to hike our rates. #insurance #txlege Read the article here: www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
In the Summer 2026 edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public about problems with the insurance industry and threats to our safety. Be sure to check out the links provided below.
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The Rundown - Summer 2026
YouTube video by Texas Watch
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Wendell said homeowners should be calling on lawmakers for reform. 'The laws have been tilted in favor of the insurance companies,' he said." @expressnews.com #txlege
expressnews.com
USAA closed 51% of home insurance claims without making a payment in 2025
Denials have been an ongoing issue for insurers, and data show the rate of nonpayment of claims has been inching up for years. Climate change is a factor.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The system is broken. Even after a record year, insurers continue to hike our rates. #txlege #insurance @houstonchronicle.com @megankimble.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...
houstonchronicle.com
Texas home insurers saw record profits last year as rate hikes slowed
Insurers earned roughly 22 cents for every dollar in premiums they collected — their best year in two decades.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
On Independence Day, we celebrate our unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. #txlege #independenceday
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"For the best and safest experience, look for a professional show in your community. Here's what you need to know about using fireworks." #txlege #safety
tdi.texas.gov
How to stay safe when using fireworks
Fireworks are a big part of many holiday celebrations, but they also can be dangerous. For the best and safest experience, look for a professional show in your community. Here's what you need to know ...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Many Texans are having problems with their home and auto insurance. The Texas Department of Insurance is asking the public for input on ways to improve this coverage. Take just a few minutes to make your voice heard here. #txlege #insurance
tdi.texas.gov
Speak Up, Texas
Texans can share auto and home insurance ideas.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"'It’s a 79% increase in six years. That is a tremendous burden for Texans, especially for a necessary product like home insurance,' Crawford told lawmakers Wednesday."
kxan.com
Texas insurance costs surge 79% in six years as lawmakers question AI impact on rates
During a Texas Senate Business and Commerce hearing Wednesday, lawmakers heard invited testimony examining soaring property and casualty insurance costs. Testimony focused on the need for more affo…
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting families hard. Working folks are having trouble putting food on the table. #txlege #costofliving
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Let freedom ring! #Juneteenth #txlege
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On today's episode, we discuss how corporate lobbyists are laying the groundwork for another push at the Texas Capitol to gut your rights. Stay tuned for how to fight back near the end of the episode.
texaswatch.org
Episode 81: Texans Need Real Insurance Reform | Texas Watch
On today's episode, we discuss how corporate lobbyists are laying the groundwork for another push at the Texas Capitol to gut your rights. Stay tuned for how to fight back near the end of the episode.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
"A Waymo driverless vehicle got in the way of first responders as they rushed to the scene of the fatal Oak Cliff apartment explosion on May 28, Dallas County Constables said." #txlege #safety
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
These insurance tips can help protect your wallet and your family. #insurance #insurancetips #txlege www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOoR...
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Insurance Shopping Tips
YouTube video by Texas Watch
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
"PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They are often called 'forever chemicals', because they are extremely slow to break down." #txlege #PFAS #foreverchemicals www.fox26houston.com/news/what-pf...
fox26houston.com
What are PFAS? Why ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing are drawing health concerns
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 hap...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Consumers pay a ton for home and auto insurance. We need strong laws to bring rates down. #txlege #insurance Read the full report here: law.vanderbilt.edu/vpa-report-p...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Sky-high premiums for you. Sky-high perks for them. #txlege #insurance Read the full report here: law.vanderbilt.edu/vpa-report-p...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
“The insurance industry is price-gouging Americans, and it’s time for insurance commissioners and Congress to put an end to these practices.” #txlege #insurance law.vanderbilt.edu/vpa-report-p...
law.vanderbilt.edu
Property Insurers Are Inflating Premiums by $150 Billion
VPA director Brian Shearer argues insurers are ncreasing prices by more than necessary to cover increased disaster costs and offers solutions
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
"[Wendell] wishes Texas would switch to the 'prior approval' system. Companies would need approval before, not after, launching new rates. 'We need a change,' he says. 'TDI needs more tools to stop overcharges before they start.'” #txlege #insurance
dallasnews.com
As complaints about Texas insurance companies grow, profit soar.
Texas passed a small insurance reform law in 2025, but critics say rising premiums, denied claims and weak oversight demand tougher action from lawmakers next session.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
As your premiums rise, insurance execs are raking in the money. #txlege #insurancerates #insurance
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
"Chameleon carriers" endanger all of us on the road. Trucking companies must put safety first. #txlege #truckingsafety
cbsnews.com
The trucking companies evading federal safety enforcement and plaguing U.S. highways
In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Texas is the outlier, and our families deserve better. #truckingsafety #saferoads #txlege
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
We must prioritize safety to protect lives in our state. #truckingsafety #saferoads #txlege
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
"Consumer advocates say the Los Angeles complaints are one piece in a nationwide jigsaw of complaints and lawsuits alleging State Farm is unfairly limiting claims payouts." #txlege #insurance
wsj.com
State Farm Is in Trump’s Crosshairs Over L.A. Fires
The president called the insurer “absolutely horrible” after conversations with local officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Large trucks have injured over 45,000 Texans since 2021. #txlege #truckingsafety #saferoads
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Too many lives are stolen on Texas roads. #txlege #saferoads #truckingsafety
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Texans pay a ton for home and auto insurance. We need strong laws to bring rates down. #txlege #insurance #accountability
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
1/ Protect yourself from healthcare infections. #patientsafetyawarenessweek #txlege #PatientSafety
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Over 250,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors. #patientsafetyawarenessweek
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. #txlege #patientsafety
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Lobbyists in Washington, DC, are pushing for legal immunity for a dangerous pesticide. Courts have determined that glyphosate, marketed as Roundup, causes cancer. Take one minute to tell your federal lawmakers to protect your rights! The link is in our bio. #txlege #safety #accountability
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Under Siege
YouTube video by Texas Watch
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Patient Safety Awareness Week reminds us to protect ourselves as patients. This video shows you how. #insurance #patientsafety
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Texans pay a ton. #txlege #insurance
youtu.be
Texans Pay a Ton
YouTube video by Texas Watch
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Sign our petition here: www.texaswatch.org/campaigns/te...
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Tell state lawmakers to lower your insurance rates! | Texas Watch
Homeowners and drivers are paying a lot more for less insurance coverage. Insurance companies have hiked our rates in Texas over the last five years. Our state laws give too much power to the insuranc...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Only real reform with stop insurance company greed. #txlege
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
"Most people are happily unaware that the Texas Funeral Service Commission exists. When it flickers briefly in the public consciousness, it’s usually under grotesque headlines: bodies used for medical experimentation, an embalmer castrating a corpse with a scalpel." @sarahesmith23.bsky.social
houstonchronicle.com
Exclusive: The Texas agency that regulates funerals imploded. What happened?
The Texas Funeral Service Commission imploded this summer. This is what happened behind the scenes at the agency meant to regulate death care.
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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Tell state lawmakers to lower your insurance rates! | Texas Watch
Homeowners and drivers are paying a lot more for less insurance coverage. Insurance companies have hiked our rates in Texas over the last five years. Our state laws give too much power to the insuranc...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Our state laws give too much power to the insurance industry. We need lawmakers to make sure regulators have all of the tools they need to protect policyholders’ pocketbooks from insurer profiteering. #txlege #insurancereform
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Tell federal lawmakers to protect us from dangerous pesticides. Sign our petition here. #txlege #safety #pesticides
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Tell federal lawmakers to protect you from pesticides! | Texas Watch
Texans deserve straight answers about chemicals used in our fields and neighborhoods. Washington overturned critical health protections, stopping our right to know about the pesticide glyphosate, a da...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"A jury found Funtime 'negligent in the manufacturing, design, construction, and supervision of the subject Free Fall drop tower ride where Tyre Sampson fell to his death,' according to Florida court records." #txlege @mattgrantkxan.bsky.social www.kxan.com/investigatio...
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Follow us to fight for your rights. #txlege #trialbyjury
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Texas Watch @texaswatch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We fight for families at the Texas Capitol. Join us. #txlege
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