NEW: A bill aimed at preventing future crashes at Texas hospital emergency rooms will not pass this legislative session due, in large part, to an aggressive lobbying effort by the Texas Hospital Association. The bill’s author plans to re-file it in 2027. kxan.com/investigations…

“A bill aimed at preventing future vehicle crashes at hospital emergency rooms in Texas will not pass this legislative session due, in large part, to an aggressive lobbying effort by the Texas Hospital Association against a proposed safety step, according to multiple sources.”

Our laws should hold wrongdoers fully accountable, but these bills give special protections to insurance companies and special interests. #txlege #insurance Take one minute to tell lawmakers to VOTE NO on #SB30 & #HB4806 here: texaswatch.org/protect-patien…

In memory of those who served and sacrificed all. #MemorialDay

In the News: "Wendell, however, said the bill creates unnecessary 'burdens for patients' when it comes to how medical costs and damages can be presented to a jury." #txlege #SB30 Matt Grant KXAN News kxan.com/investigations…

NEW: The Bernard family, who were seriously hurt in the St. David's crash, released this statement: "Our family is very disappointed that this common sense, statewide public safety bollard bill was killed by hospital special interests..."

"Witherite believes more testing needs to be done and wants to see more data released publicly. She also raises concerns about the technology being hacked." #txlege #safety CBS News cbsnews.com/texas/news/dri…

"The alleged action, part of a series of cost-cutting tactics, has saved the company millions, but at times risked residents' health, the Guardian reported, citing an investigation." #txlege #insurance #safety reuters.com/business/healt…

In the News: "We're really losing the human touch when it comes to the purchasing and servicing and adjusting of insurance policies, and I think that that's a bad thing for policyholders." #txlege #insurance NPR Audrey McGlinchy npr.org/2025/05/28/nx-…

Update: An injury lawsuit reform bill critics say will make it harder for victims to receive justice inched closer to becoming law when the Texas House passed it, with amendments, in a vote of 87-51. kxan.com/investigations…

In the News: “'I think you’ve built the best dataset in the country right now,' said Ware Wendell, a consumer and patient advocate with Texas Watch." #txlege #patientsafety Matt Grant KXAN News kxan.com/investigations…

The Rules of Evidence should apply in our courts. #txlege

In the News: “This session, lawmakers said ‘no more,’ rejecting SB 30 and SB 39. The bills’ backers sought to undermine the Rules of Evidence, putting their thumbs on the scales of justice. Juries deserve to hear the whole truth upfront, and judges deserve to rule on these

“We never make enemies. We only make friends. That’s really our job around here.” - Lee Parsley, June 1, 2025 Please read my response to TLR’s attack on the Texas House & Speaker Dustin Burrows:

"Heading into the legislative session, Texas lawmakers promised to tackle the state’s rising home insurance costs. After 140 days in Austin, they opted for minor tweaks, eschewing more fundamental reforms that would have restricted rate increases and helped homeowners harden

.Weiss Ratings LLC shows again why they are so trusted. Their latest information demonstrates #insurance companies are closing claims without payment at a shocking rate in Texas. More from Megan Kimble and Houston Chronicle here: houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas… #txlege

"The 2025 hurricane season started on June 1. Here is a list of items you should have if you're facing a hurricane or a tropical storm." FOX26Houston #txlege #hurricane #texas #safety fox26houston.com/news/hurricane…