Consumer Protection

Protecting Families from Unexpected Utility Rate Hikes

Chris wrote and worked to pass the legislation that will require residential electric providers give at least 30 days notice that a fixed rate contract is scheduled to expire, allowing the customer time to shop around and select a new contract.  Chris heard from numerous constituents of instances when their contract expired, often with no notice, rates would skyrocket to the highest price available, doubling electric bills as a result.

Working to Make Insurance Companies Accountable

During the 81st Legislative Session, Chris wrote and filed numerous measures aimed at making insurance companies accountable for the high premiums they charge consumers. Currently, Texans pay the highest rates for homeowners insurance in the nation and they coverage they receive does not reflect the amount they pay. Unfortunately, special interests killed all insurance reform this session, but Chris is determined to help deliver real reform for Texas families.