Texas Tells Podcast

  • Episode 77: The Rundown - End of Year 2024

    In this special end-of-2024 edition of the Rundown, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what insurance companies and big corporate lobbyists are up to at the Capitol, as well as excellent reporting on patient safety and the insurance crisis in our state. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oTi44fKE0o

Latest from Texas Tells Podcast

  • Episode 46: The July 2021 Rundown

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives an update on projects we've been working on during the summer and how you can continue to stay involved in the fight for justice as we move into the second half of 2021.

  • Episode 45: The May 19th Rundown

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives an update on how you can make positive change during the closing days of this legislative session.

  • Episode 44: Burn Pits

    With over 1.6 million veterans, Texas has the second-highest total population in the country. Creating a comprehensive registry of those affected by toxic burn pit exposure helps get our veterans the benefits they and their families desperately need. Last legislative session, a registry was created, but now it needs funding to operate. HB 3957 by Rep. Abel Herrero fixes this problem.

  • Episode 43: Swoop & Settle

    The latest edition of our podcast tells the story of Rayza, a young woman who released her legal claims right after a wreck when an insurance company called her and took a recorded statement.

  • Episode 42: The May 5th Rundown

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our recent efforts at the Legislature and how you can help us put people pressure on the Texas Capitol as we move into the final stretch of the 2021 session.

  • Episode 41: The April 21st Rundown

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our recent efforts at the Texas Capitol and how you can put people pressure on the Capitol as bills move through the legislative process.

  • Episode 40: The April 8th Rundown

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell gives us an update on the current bills that Texas Watch is working on, and how you can take action on these bills as we move into the final months of the Texas legislative session.

  • Episode 39: The March 25th Rundown

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell discusses legislative priorities that Texas Watch is working on, and how you can best stay involved as the session moves into April.

  • Episode 38: In Conversation: #InsuranceReform​ with State Rep. Travis Clardy

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with State Representative Travis Clardy to discuss HB 1131 (concerning safe auto repairs), HB 2534 (making insurance appraisal fair), and much more about this legislative session. You can find the video version of this "In Conversation" on our YouTube channel.

     

  • Episode 37: Leslie & Sophie Rosenberg

    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.