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Monday, December 16, 2024
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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.
Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured in KXAN investigative reporter Matt Grant's latest story, "‘Meaningful’ bill protecting patient safety thanks to KXAN investigation, lawmaker says." Ware was quoted saying, “Matt Grant with KXAN has done yeoman’s work in identifying problems at the medical board,” Wendell told lawmakers.
Editorial Content Director Lurah Lowery wrote about Texas Watch's latest report, Impact of Auto Appraisal, in Repairer Driven News. Lowery wrote, "As part of its advocacy for the mandatory right to appraisal in Texas, consumer advocacy group Texas Watch analyzed 1,246 auto insurance claims settled through independent appraisers.
Too often, insurance companies undervalue repair or total loss claims. The right to a fair auto insurance appraisal allows consumers to hire an independent, third party appraiser if there is a dispute about the amount it will take to repair the car or the value of the total loss. However, some insurance companies are trying to remove the right to a fair appraisal from policies.