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Monday, December 16, 2024
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Are you interested in making a real impact while learning how advocacy works at the Texas Capitol?
Are you interested in making a real impact while learning how advocacy works at the Texas Capitol?
Texas Watch has joined Public Justice, a leading national group that combats social and economic injustice, in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Texas to ensure Amazon is held fully accountable under Texas law for selling defective and dangerous products.
In this episode of "In Conversation," we sit down with Travis Clardy, a leading state representative representing House District 11 in East Texas.
On Tuesday, March 9th, our team helped over 20 families tell their stories of commercial vehicle negligence, resulting in death or injury. After the hearing on HB 19, Chairman Leach asked for additional comment on HB 19. We chose to focus our comments on safety because it is so important for saving lives. We gave the committee many actionable items that would demonstrably reduce death and destruction on Texas roads.
In today’s episode, we profile Leslie & Sophie Rosenberg, who lost their lives in an instant in a truck wreck. HB 19 threatens to give less incentive for trucking companies to follow the rules of the road and will devastate even more Texas families.
Executive Director Ware Wendell brings you up to speed on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, including our campaign against the trucking lobby bill.
In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell brings you up to speed on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, including our campaign against the trucking lobby bill.