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A blog post shows how insurance companies can delay paying claims to help themselves
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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07/03/2022
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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Hail Yes, Reform Works
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Contreras, S.
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09/12/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Hailstorms; Insurance industry; Insurance reform
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Beware of claims of no insurance help after Harvey
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San Antonio Express News
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Nashed, L.
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05/21/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Windstorm insurance
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The insurance lobby has destroyed Texas property rights
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San Antonio Express News
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Wendell, W.
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05/13/2018
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1 TX bill
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File and use insurance regulation system; Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Lobbyists; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
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Business group bulks up for races
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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02/19/2018
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1 TX bill
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Biedermann, Kyle; Burkett, Cindy; Business climate; Campaign contributors; Endorsements; Hall, Bob; Lang, Mike; Swanson, Valoree; Texas Association of Business
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Lawyer: Insurance companies not friends of Harvey victims
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Victoria Advocate
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Wilcox, J.
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12/03/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance adjusters; Insurance industry
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Democratic megadonor, Houston lawyer dies at 46
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Dallas Morning News
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Wang, J.
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11/17/2017
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1 TX bill
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Eiland, Craig; Mostyn, Steve
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SAISD law firm questioned over terms of storm-litigation contract
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San Antonio Express News
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Garcia, G.
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10/04/2017
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1 TX bill
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Conflicts of interest; Hailstorms; Legal fees; Local government contracts; San Antonio Independent School District
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A storm of misinformation
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Harris, J.
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09/10/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry
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Flood-related suffering, relief efforts grow in Harvey's wake
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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09/07/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Federal aid; Flooding; Hurricane Harvey; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Sanctuary cities; Tropical storms
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Suspend “Blue Tarp Law” for Harvey victims
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San Antonio Express News
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Lampley, R.
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09/07/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Legal fees
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HB 1774 spawned a storm of misinformation
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Galveston Daily News
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Harris, J.
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09/06/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry
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It's illegal now to text while driving, learn new Texas laws
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McAllen Monitor
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Editorial
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09/03/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Canales, Terry; Cellular telephones; Sanctuary cities; Traffic safety; Zaffirini, Judith
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In Harvey’s wake, will Abbott still deny climate change?
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San Antonio Express News
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Brodesky, J.
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09/03/2017
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Climate change; Hurricane Harvey; Straus, Joe, III; Tropical storms
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FEMA uses rumor control to help anxious flood victims
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Dallas Morning News
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Benning, T.
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09/01/2017
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1 TX bill
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Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S.; Flood insurance; Hurricane Harvey
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Local lawmakers criticize lack of property tax, education reform during legislative session
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Longview News-Journal
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Isaac, J.
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09/01/2017
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1 TX bill
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Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Insurance industry; School finance
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Gov. Greg Abbott defends Texas insurance law that some say could cost Harvey victims even more
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Dallas Morning News
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Grissom, B.
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08/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Tropical storms
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Hurricane Harvey showcases government at its best, worst
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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08/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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Federal aid; Hurricane Harvey; Infrastructure; Tropical storms
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Rules, red tape and a legislative hurdle at a terrible time.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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08/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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Texans must file weather claims by Sept. 1, especially Harvey victims
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McAllen Monitor
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Canales, T.
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08/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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Canales, Terry; Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry
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New law could hamper storm damage claims
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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08/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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Flood insurance; Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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College hosts Texas legislator discussion
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Texarkana Gazette
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Richter, K.
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08/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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85th Legislature; Hughes, Bryan; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Paddie, Chris; Rainy Day Fund; VanDeaver, Gary
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Don't believe the misleading social media posts stoking fear about insurance claims in Texas
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Dallas Morning News
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Sampson, D.
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08/30/2017
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1 TX bill
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Insurance industry; Prompt payment of insurance claims
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Harvey creates big test for new Texas property insurance law
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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08/29/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hancock, Kelly; Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Tropical storms; Whitmire, John
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Lawyers to Harvey victims: File insurance claims before law changes Sept. 1 or risk losing money
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Dallas Morning News
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Grissom, B.
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08/29/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hancock, Kelly; Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry
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Harvey intensifies debate on new insurance law that begins Friday
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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08/29/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hancock, Kelly; Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Tropical storms; Turner, Chris
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Flood of insurance claims to hit region next
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Houston Chronicle
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Drew, J.
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08/29/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Flood insurance; Homeowners insurance; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Tropical storms; Windstorm insurance
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Early estimates place Harvey’s losses at up to $100 billion, most aren’t insured
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San Antonio Express News
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Danner, P.
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08/29/2017
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1 TX bill
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Flooding; Hurricane Harvey; Insurance industry; Tropical storms
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Texas, other states won’t be giving Trump’s voter fraud panel everything
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San Antonio Express News
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Wallace, J.
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07/06/2017
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1 TX bill
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Election fraud; Pablos, Rolando; Public information; Veasey, Marc; Voters
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Texas business groups endured unusually bruising legislative session
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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06/04/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Business climate; Economic development incentives; Religious conservatives (Politics); Texas Association of Business; Texas Association of Manufacturers
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Texas Legislature votes to restrict policyholders’ rights
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Austin American Statesman
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Cooper, J.
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05/23/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hailstorms; Insurance industry
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Bill on storm lawsuits sent to Abbott
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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05/18/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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‘Tarp’ bill protects homeowners
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San Antonio Express News
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Nashed, L.
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05/18/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hailstorms; Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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Bill curbing lawsuits after severe storms gets initial Senate OK
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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05/17/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hancock, Kelly; Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry; Whitmire, John
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Storm insurance bill on verge of final passage in Legislature
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Houston Chronicle
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Drew, J.
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05/17/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hailstorms; Hancock, Kelly; Insurance industry; Whitmire, John
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Senate OKs storm damage bill
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San Antonio Express News
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Staff
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05/17/2017
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1 TX bill
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Hailstorms; Insurance industry
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‘Blue tarp’ bills hurt consumers
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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05/12/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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House passes bad weather insurance suit bill
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Houston Chronicle
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Drew, J.
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05/07/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Geren, Charlie; Hailstorms; Insurance industry; King, Ken; Lawsuit reform; Lawsuits
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Texas House OKs property insurance bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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05/06/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform; Turner, Chris
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Texas House approves bill to address hail lawsuit abuse
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San Antonio Express News
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Drew, J.
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05/06/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Geren, Charlie; Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry; King, Ken; Lawsuit reform; Lawsuits
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Business interests wary as legislative clock winds down
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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04/30/2017
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Business climate; Economic development incentives; LGBTQ persons; Margins tax; Public restrooms; Texas Association of Business; Texas Enterprise Fund; Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program; Transportation network companies
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Lawsuit reform plans lessen insurance companies' accountability
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Houston Chronicle
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Wendell, W.
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04/27/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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Hailstorm lawsuit reform proposals aim to protect consumers
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Houston Chronicle
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Meaux, H.
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04/27/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Hailstorms; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform
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Taking away customers’ recourse is not reform
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Editorial
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04/25/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform
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Pending insurance legislation helps insurers, hurts Texas property owners
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Wendell, W.
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04/25/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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Insurance bills threaten Texas property owners
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San Antonio Express News
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Wendell, W.
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04/13/2017
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1 TX bill
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Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry
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Hailstorm lawsuit reform protects consumers
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Austin American Statesman
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Meaux, H.
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04/08/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Hailstorms; Hancock, Kelly; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform
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Bill that would reduce insurer penalties advances
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Galveston Daily News
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Barnett, M.
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04/05/2017
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1 TX bill
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Bonnen, Greg; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform
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Insurance industry-backed hail lawsuit bill advances on party-line vote
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Houston Chronicle
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Drew, J.
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04/05/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Hailstorms; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform; Phillips, Larry; Trial lawyers
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Consumer advocates say lawmakers discouraging homeowners' disputes against insurance companies
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Galveston Daily News
|
Barnett, M.
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04/01/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Faircloth, Wayne; Homeowners insurance; Insurance industry; Lawsuit reform; Lawsuits; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Bill would tighten rules on roofers, reduce ripoffs by ‘storm chasers’
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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03/28/2017
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1 TX bill
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Birdwell, Brian; Burton, Konni; Capriglione, Giovanni; Hailstorms; Hancock, Kelly; Nelson, Jane; Roofing
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Padron: Hailstorm lawsuit abuse started in RGV; it needs to end here too
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Rio Grande Guardian
|
Taylor, S.
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02/26/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Hailstorms; Hancock, Kelly; Insurance industry; Lucio, Eddie, III; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.
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