Texas / South Central News
News for January 2008
January 31, 2008
- States Aim to Prevent Residential Fires by Requiring 'Fire Safe' Cigarettes
- Strong Winds Fuel Wildfires in Texas
- High Winds Cause Minor Damage in Mississippi
- TDI December Enforcements Result in Nearly $1.6M in Fines, Restitution
- Four Burned Men Sue over Music Festival Incident
- Nonfarm Job Growth Continues in La.
January 30, 2008
- Volunteer Sets Fire to Radio Station Over Music Picks
- Allstate Gets Time in Wind-Hail Fight
- Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Course, Offers Hope to Ill Workers
- La. Auditor Suspects Illegal Insurance Rate Fixing at Citizens
January 29, 2008
January 28, 2008
- Mo. Governor Seeks Federal Help to Recover From Winter Storm
- Bill Would Add Boating Under the Influence Violations to Driving Record
January 25, 2008
January 24, 2008
January 23, 2008
- Disaster Aid Available In Two West Alabama Counties
- Arkansas Wants More Time to Comply with REAL ID Law
- LWCC Hires New Director of Safety and Loss Prevention
January 22, 2008
- Two Ex-police Officers in La. Acquitted of Insurance Fraud Charges
- Ark. Mayor Says Anti-tremor Measures Could Stop Development
January 18, 2008
- Three Okla. Lawmakers Return Donations Linked to Former Commissioner Scandal
- Ark. Seeks to Improve Quality of Workers in State with New Program
January 17, 2008
- Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Houston Expands
- La. Supreme Court to Hear Katrina Flood Claim Case
- La. Ag Commissioner Pulls Agency Employees off Construction Projects
- La. Bail Bond Agent Arrested, License Revoked
January 16, 2008
- State Court Will Hear Katrina Flood Claim Case
- Okla. Bill Would Mandate DUI, DWI Convictions on Drivers' Licenses
- Ark. Gov.: 5 Counties Disaster Areas Due to Tornado, Thunderstorm
January 15, 2008
- Okla. Bill Would Require Cigarettes to Be 'Fire Safe'
- TDI to Hold Public Hearing on Dispute of Medical Bills Rules
January 14, 2008
- Judge Cancels Former Okla. Commissioner's Tax-Evasion Trial
- Fatality Leads to Safety Violation Penalties for Texas-based Company
January 11, 2008
- Judge Orders Attorney to Offer Testimony in Katrina Case
- Judge Sanctions Texas Mutual, Company Will Appeal Decision
- Texas AG: Health Services Provider Exposed Customers to ID Theft
- La. Says Bail Bond Agent Filed False Documents
- Texas Medical and Hospital Fee Guideline Rules Updated
January 10, 2008
- Katrina Victims Hit Corps of Engineers with Nearly 500K Claims
- First Cancer Lawsuit Related to Texas Railroad Tie Plant Begins
- Texas Workshop to Focus on Safety in Construction, Transportation
January 9, 2008
- Ark. to Receive a Share of $72 Million from Seized Frankel Assets
- Environmental Groups sue Shell for Excess Pollution at Texas Refinery
- San Antonio Company Recalls Another Mexican Candy
January 8, 2008
- Texas Recieved No Complaints from 2007 Hurricane Claims
- Texas Mutual Fraud Investigators Earn ACFE Certification
- Texas Performance-Based Oversight Incentive Rule Established
January 7, 2008
January 4, 2008
- Guaranty Fund System Continues to Deliver
- Ex-La. Insurance Chief, Others Facing Ethics Charges
- ServiceMaster Advanced Restorations (Texas) Relocates
January 3, 2008