Texas Watch

07/15/2026

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.

07/13/2026

"Wendell said homeowners should be calling on lawmakers for reform. 'The laws have been tilted in favor of the insurance companies,' he said."

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.

07/10/2026

"Ware Wendell, executive director of Texas Watch, a nonprofit organization that advocates for insurance policyholders, called increased nonpayment across the industry 'very concerning.' 'We’re paying more and more for less and less coverage, and then fewer and fewer claims are being paid at all,' he said. 'This isn’t working for consumers, but it’s working really well for for-profit, private insurance companies.'”

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.

07/08/2026

The system is broken. Even after a record year, insurers continue to hike our rates.

Insurers earned roughly 22 cents for every dollar in premiums they collected — their best year in two decades.

07/06/2026

"Profits are also rising — as they did in 2021 — at a time of higher inflation, which has squeezed consumer pocketbooks for basics like food and gasoline."

US business profits are booming no matter how you measure it, with strength in US corporate balance sheets hovering above historic norms for more than a decade.

07/03/2026

On Independence Day, we celebrate our unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

07/02/2026

"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 about 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 about using fireworks.

06/29/2026

Take a minute to review these safety tips before you break out the grill this holiday.

06/29/2026

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.

06/26/2026

Tell state officials how to improve your coverage.

Texans can share auto and home insurance ideas.