Reform of property and casualty filing requirements enacted by the 78th Texas Legislature represents an important step toward reducing the cost, improving the quality, and expanding choices for consumers. In this presentation to the Texas Department of Insurance and the Office of Public Insurance Council at an open meeting, recommendations are made for continuing improvements to the state’s insurance market.
Michael Petrick v. City of Austin
Date Filed: July 27, 2026 Original Court: Western District of Texas, Austin Division Case Status: Active Litigation Case Summary: In August 2025, Michael Petrick purchased a home on a 0.28-acre lot in Austin, Texas, in preparation for the birth of his first child. The property contained three overgrown trees. One tree was splitting and posed...