Issue Position: Standing up for homeowners against unfair windstorm insurance raises

Issue Position

Nueces County families can no longer be slapped with excessive surcharges in the aftermath of a hurricane. In the 2009 legislative session, Senator Hinojosa led the negotiations to pass comprehensive reform Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) legislation. While the new law may have been far from perfect, it took major strides forward in protecting Nueces County homeowners.

* Passed TWIA legislation that ensured claims would be paid promptly after a hurricane, so homeowners can rebuild.
* Included in TWIA legislation that insurance companies cannot raise rates without having to justify their plans before the TWIA board.
* Blocked legislation that contained huge surcharges and rate spikes for customers of the TWIA.
* Worked with the Texas Department of Insurance to block proposed rule changes to stabilize the TWIA pool.

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