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3 Insurance mistakes Houston homeowners can’t afford to make

Massive wind damage from a powerful derecho that struck Houston and surrounding areas on May 16, 2024, and revealed critical gaps in homeowners’ insurance coverage, leaving many residents struggling to repair their properties.“Many clients discover they have insurance policies they think cover wind...

In the News: Fighting for Everyday Texans

Texas Watch has been fighting this legislative session for patient access, lower insurance rates, safety on our roads, and our constitutional right to trial by jury. Below are some of the recent articles we've been quoted in: 1) CBS Austin: Texas trucking bill could change...

What homeowners, officials are saying about CO’s new ‘last-resort’ insurance

MORRISON, Colo. — Last month, Colorado launched a new "last-resort" insurance plan to help homeowners who struggled to find insurance elsewhere. Denver7 is following up with the state to see how the first month has gone for the Colorado FAIR Plan.The FAIR Plan...

Why are Oklahoma home insurance rates on the rise?

High home insurance rates in Oklahoma are under scrutiny—the hailstorm loophole doesn't hold up against investigative data, sparking calls for reform. Thursday, May 15th 2025, 10:20 am ...

State Farm’s 17% rate hike adds pressure to California homeowners in fire zones

UNINCORPORATED ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — State Farm has received approval to raise home insurance rates by an average of 17% across California, creating additional financial pressure for homeowners in high-risk fire zones. State...

California approves State Farm’s 17% home insurance rate hike

May 14, 2025 By KAREN VELIE Starting next month, State Farm can raise homeowner and other insurance rates by 17%. A judge ruled Monday that State Farm provided evidence of “extraordinary financial distress” following the Los Angeles-area wildfires. State Farm, the state’s largest insurer,...