Texas / South Central News
News for August 2007
August 30, 2007
- Texas Leads Nation in Percentage without Health Coverage
- La. Firefighters Must Haul Water to Fires, Could Affect Insurance Ratings
- Texas' July Enforcement Actions Result in $1.2M in Fines, Restitution
August 29, 2007
August 28, 2007
August 27, 2007
- Deadline Looms for Filing Suits Against Insurers Over Katrina
- Okla. Physicians Liability Insurer Overcomes $143M Deficit
- FEMA Cancels Nonprofit, Government Deductible Plan
August 24, 2007
- NRRA Applauds Oklahoma's Decision Not to Require Fraud Fees
- Texas Says Auto Insurance Verification Program on for Early 2008
August 23, 2007
- Okla. AG Warns of Home Repair Fraud in Aftermath of Storms
- Texas Workers' Comp Stakeholder Meeting Set for Aug. 27
August 22, 2007
August 21, 2007
- La. Citizens: New Computer System Needed
- Former Ark. Insurance Agent Sentenced in Theft Case
- DWI Enforcement in Texas Stepped up as Labor Day Approaches
- Texas Mutual: 4 Sentenced for Fraud in Workers' Comp Cases
August 20, 2007
- La. Commissioner: Waive Insurance Change for Government, Nonprofits
- Erin Brings Flooding to Okla. as Flood Control Funds Dry Up
- La. Tells Unlicensed Corporation, Former Agents to Cease and Desist
August 17, 2007
August 16, 2007
- Tropical Storm, Hurricane a Wake-up Call for Coastal Residents
- Jury Selection Begins in La. in Katrina Nursing Home Trial
- Okla. Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Cell Phone Use by School Bus Drivers
August 14, 2007
August 13, 2007
- La. Judge: No Basis for Suit to Make State Sue Insurance Companies
- Texas Agency and Fireman's Fund Donate $5K to Dallas Fire Station
August 10, 2007
- St. Bernard Parish, La., Considers Suing Insurance Companies
- New Orleans Officials Say City Can't Wait for New Flood Gates
- Texas Company Voluntarily Recalls Possibly Tainted Sandwiches
August 9, 2007
August 8, 2007
- La. Independent Agents Group CEO Lauds Flood Limitation Rulings
- Okla. AG: 1,000-plus Defective Tires May Have Been Sold in State
- Consumer Groups: Allstate Trying to Hide Katrina Claims Practices
- Officials Say $12 Million Approved in Okla. Disaster Aid
August 7, 2007
August 6, 2007
- La. Commissioner Won't Seek to Extend Deadline to Sue Insurers
- Inspection at Okla. Apartment Complex to Focus on Toxic Chemical
August 3, 2007
- Fifth Circuit Court Rules in Insurers' Favor in Katrina Levee Breach Case
- 180,000 Homeowners Apply to La.'s Road Home Program
August 2, 2007
- Marina Operators: Lake Texoma Flood Damage Tops $2 Million
- Ark. Workers' Comp Proposed Rule, Form Changes Available for Comment
- Informal, Working Drafts of Texas Medical Fee Guideline Rules Posted
August 1, 2007