@TexasWatch

Restoring responsibility. Protecting families.

 Austin, TX
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Joined December 2008
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Tune into the National Day of Action to address the growing problem of AI and tech-enabled online scams and fraud: youtube.com/live/6zlr9ew9eqI

United Against AI & Tech-Enabled Scams – A National Day of Action

Tune into the National Day of Action to address the growing problem...

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The economic consequences of online #Scams and #Fraud are enormous. Americans lose an estimated $148 billion a year to online scams #Congress must ensure #BigTech is held accountable and protect consumers from fraud. consumerfed.org/news/testimo…

Article - Coalition Sends Letter to Congress to Stop Growing Threat of Tech-Enabled Scams by...

The United to Stop Online Scams coalition sent the following letter to Congress urging members to curb the growing threat of tech-enabled scams and fraud by holding technology companies accountable...

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Opinion | Texans deserve justice system that protects families, not insurance companies expressnews.com/opinion/comm…

Texans deserve justice system that protects families, not insurance companies

We need real insurance reform. Weakening the system doesn’t make families safer or more financially secure. It makes them more vulnerable, our guest columnist writes.

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CFA's Doug Heller - "So if #Insurance companies can hold off on paying #Claims, that's profit for them"
More Perfect Union
@MorePerfectUSAug 14
NEW: The cost of insurance has skyrocketed, making owning a home or a car far more expensive. Insurance companies claim higher prices are justified by higher risks, but we found they are keeping more of our premium dollars than ever. And last year, they made record profits.
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Lori Brown@LoriBrownFox4Jul 29
Parents want answers about why a dentist 🦷 office remained open for 15 weeks after a dentist allegedly made reckless mistakes that ended a child’s life. Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill’s license remained active with no complaints listed the whole time. @FOX4 @TexasWatch
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Lori Brown@LoriBrownFox4Jul 22
Texas failed child who died at dental office, @TexasWatch says. Now the nonprofit will pursue legislation to improve safety. Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill is charged with reckless injury to a child. @FOX4
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Lori Brown@LoriBrownFox4Jul 18
Our search for answers in Child dental office death: Now we are learning about leftover medication being stored. @TexasWatch tells me: "Our state must take steps to prevent the loss of precious lives to preventable medical errors. We need action at the Texas Capitol." @FOX4
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Lori Brown@LoriBrownFox4Jul 17
💔 Four-year-old had a lethal amount of pain killer in her system. Wrong reversal drug later administered. Her mom was told she could not be at her daughter’s side during procedure. Pediatric Dentist Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill charged: Reckless Injury to a child. @FOX4 @fortworthpd
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For the tenth year in a row, #auto-related issues ranked as the nation's top consumer #complaint category. Learn how city, county, & state #ConsumerProtection agencies resolve complaints, and inform CFA's work, in our annual Consumer Agency Survey Report consumerfed.org/news/reports…
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. #Insurance premiums jumped by $648, or 24%, to $3,303 per year between 2021 and 2024, on average, according to a report published last year by the Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. @CNBC cnbc.com/2026/05/27/homeowne…

42% of homeowners say insurance costs have gone up 'a lot,' survey finds. Here's why

Inflation, climate change and other factors have combined to push up premiums for homeowners insurance — with broad implications for consumers and the economy.

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Rising Costs, Affordability, and a New Economic Reality for Consumers. New speakers and panelists have been added to CFA’s Consumer Assembly program ⤵️ consumerfed.org/events/consu… Check it out & register today!
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Brian Shearer@brianJshearerApr 30
If politicians want to deliver on their affordability promises, they'll need to actually drop prices in a few markets. In a paper out today and covered by the AP, I propose they take up property insurance, where prices are $150 billion too high. A thread. apnews.com/article/insurance…

You're probably paying more for insurance lately. A new study suggests federal action to cut costs

A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their homes, autos and businesses.

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While consumers faced sizable #premium hikes and increasing non-renewal notices, #CEOs at the nation’s 10 largest #insurance companies received #millions in total compensation and bonuses. consumerfed.org/press_releas…
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Recently, AAJ joined @Public_Justice in urging #SCOTUS to reject Monsanto's effort to seek immunity — which would close courthouse doors to Americans harmed by dangerous pesticide products and let manufacturers evade legal responsibility.
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Reuters Legal@ReutersLegalMar 25
A Los Angeles jury reached a verdict on Wednesday in a landmark social media addiction trial that involves Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube, according to spokespeople for the plaintiff and Meta. reuters.com/legal/litigation…

Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids

The $6 million verdict will serve ‌as a bellwether for numerous similar cases.

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Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview camera display issues on.nbcdfw.com/3uDoAJU

Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview camera display issues

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S. because of problems with the vehicles' rearview camera displays.

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@NBCDFWMar 11
Abbott glucose sensors for diabetes patients linked to 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries on.nbcdfw.com/b2u0HuP

Abbott glucose sensors for diabetes patients linked to 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries

A manufacturing problem in Abbott glucose sensors for diabetes patients has been tied to at least seven deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide.

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Texas Trial Lawyers
@TTLA_Feb 19
"More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday." via @AP apnews.com/article/commercia…

Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

The federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified...

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Shout out to @TexasWatch for advocating for consumers and standing up against Big Insurance. We are fighting the same battle in South Carolina to hold insurance companies accountable to the people! youtu.be/y9sGndLEwSU?si=wEZl… via @YouTube

Texas needs real insurance reform!

Tell state lawmakers to lower your insurance rates by SIGNING OUR P...

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Hear our Doug Heller discuss the unjust impact of socioeconomic characteristics that #insurance companies use to set prices. Full video here: chicagofed.org/events/2026/a…
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