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
State Representative Chris Turner: 2009 Legislative Highlights
Turner authored H.B. 1299, 1636, 3951, 995, 2396 and co-authored H.B. 3646, 51, 4765, and 831
Turner Telegram: Sine Die Edition, Part I
I was honored to receive the bi-partisan Veteran’s Legislative Caucus’ “Freshman of the Year” award for my work on issues affecting Texas veterans and their families.
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.
“Utility Transparency for Texas Families” Act Passes Out of Committee
Bill Requires Electric Companies to Inform Customers of Contract Expiration
AUSTIN – The Utility Transparency for Texas Families Act, House Bill 995, authored by Rep. Chris Turner, passed unanimously out of the House Committee on State Affairs on Tuesday. The bill requires residential retail electric providers to give customers with fixed priced contracts or “fixed price products” a minimum of two written notifications that their contract is expiring.
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.
Rep. Chris Turner Files First Bill: “Utility Transparency for Texas Families” Act
Bill Requires Electric Companies to Inform Customers of Rate Changes
AUSTIN – Today State Representative Chris Turner (HD96) filed House Bill 995, the Utility Transparency for Texas Families Act. When passed, the law will require residential retail electric providers to give customers with fixed priced contracts a minimum of 60 days notice that their contract is expiring. The bill would also require providers notify customers what the rate change will be once their contract expires. House Bill 995 is the first bill Turner has filed.
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.
