Please tell your lawmakers to support HB 1999 by Rep. Julie Johnson and SB 1041 by Sen. Hughes! These important bills will help victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace seek accountability and justice. You can take action here.
Legislative advertising paid for by Ware Wendell, Executive Director, Texas Watch, P.O. Box 42198, Austin, TX 78704.
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, submitted written comments to the House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence in opposition to HB 1745, HB 19, and HB 3166. You can read the comments below.
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.
Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured in Austin Bureau/USA Today Network John C. Moritz's article in the Caller Times and the Austin American Statesman about legislation that creates a court for corporate interests.
Texas Watch's Executive Director Ware Wendell was featured in investigative reporter Matt Grant's latest article about an important patient safety bill that will shed light on past disciplinary actions taken against doctors. Please click here to read the full article.
Austin investigative reporter Avery Travis recently published an article in KXAN called, "‘Dangerous to be old:’ How can Texas prevent abuse in long-term care facilities?"
This legislative session, make your voice heard using Texas Watch's easy-to-use petitions. Texas Watch is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of consumers, workers, patients, and policyholders. Lawmakers want to hear from YOU, not corporate lobbyists!
Patients need to understand the risks and complications associated with a medical procedure so they can make an informed decision. The Texas Medical Disclosure Panel, which develops disclosure language, is supposed to help patients; however, this panel currently only consists of doctors and lawyers. HB 148 by Rep. Julie Johnson requires the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel to actually include members from the public.
