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2 Judges Consider State Farm Rates in Texas

The state’s consumer advocate has challenged State Farm Insurance Co.’s 20 percent rate hike for Texas homeowners as being too high. The Dallas Morning News reports the hearing before two administrative law judges in Austin could last through Friday. Public …

Louisiana Parish Adjusts Budget to Cover New Fire Station

The Lafayette City-Parish Council approved shifting money in this year’s budget to cover an additional $367,475 for a new fire station. Officials say the new station is needed to serve the growing city and keep down homeowners’ insurance rates. The …

Texas Insurance Commissioner Responds to Consumer Email Campaign

Texas top regulator has posted a response to an email campaign addressing homeowners insurance rates and issues initiated by a consumer advocacy group. Hundreds of emails sent to Texas Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman on July 13 apparently overloaded the Texas …