Texas freeze News

Viewpoint: Subrogation, Common Failures, and Complex Causes for Frozen Pipe Claims

Each year, water damage and freezing pipes cost insurers $15-$20 billion and result in claims from approximately one in 50 insured homes. While many cases of water damage are caused by a lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear, …

Texas Proposes Rules to Ready Natgas Industry for Weather Emergencies

The Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state’s oil and natural gas industries, approved a proposed weatherization rule to help protect Texans during emergencies that could occur any time of the year. The proposed rule is the latest in a …

Icy Weather Sends Industrial Production Down 2.2% Last Month

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Industrial output fell sharply in February as severe winter storms battered much of the country, disrupting a wide range of manufacturing activities from autos to chemical plants. The expectation is that the drop will be temporary although …

Mother Whose 11-Year-Old Son Died in Texas Freeze Sues For $100M

The mother of an 11-year-old boy who died after they lost electricity and heat in their Texas mobile home during last week’s freeze has filed a $100 million lawsuit against two power companies for gross negligence. Maria Pineda said the …