All Entries in the "Consumer Protection" Category
State Farm stiff-arms Texas regulators, but insurer says it’s protecting clients
Turner: “Most families in North Texas haven’t seen their incomes go up by double digits this year. … Texans already paying the second-highest homeowners insurance rates in the nation, this is unacceptable.”
North Texas Legislators Call for Insurance Reform
“Most families in North Texas haven’t seen their incomes go up by double digits this year, yet these big insurance companies think it’s ok…”
Consumer Protection
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. During the 81st Legislative Session, Chris wrote and filed numerous measures aimed at making insurance companies accountable for the high premiums they charge consumer
Rep. Chris Turner Named House Freshman of the Year by Texas Watch
Consumer Organization Lauds Turner for Commitment to Strong Homeowners Insurance Reforms
Chris Turner: Legislative Highlights (81st Legislature)
Turner authored H.B. 1299, 1636, 3951, 995, 2396 and co-authored H.B. 3646, 51, 4765, and 831
State Rep. Chris Turner Finishes Successful Legislative Session
Turner Named “Freshman of the Year” by bi-partisan Veterans Caucus
AUSTIN- State Representative Chris Turner ended his first legislative session with the passage of several significant measures aimed to aid Texas veterans, protect consumers and enhance economic development in House District 96.
Rep. Chris Turner Files Consumer Protection Bills
Turner’s Legislation Targets Unfair Insurance Company Practices in Texas
Six years since a crisis in homeowners insurance compelled legislators to make sweeping reforms, many Texans have less coverage but still pay some of the highest premiums in the country.”
— Dallas Morning News, 2/15/2009
Austin – This week, State Rep. Chris Turner filed three bills — House Bills 1528, 2784 and 2785 — to protect Texas consumers from unfair practices by insurance companies in Texas.
Lower our sky-high utility rates
Just a few years ago, Texas had some of the cheapest utility rates in the country — today, we have some of the highest. High natural gas and electricity rates are squeezing many middle class families in Tarrant County. Chris Turner knows we can change things and do better — he will work in the Legislature to lower utility rates for Texas families and hold the big utility companies accountable to our communities.
