In June of 2003, the Texas Legislature passed a comprehensive package of medical liability reforms to fix the medical care crisis in the state. It worked. Doctors returned to the state and the health care industry is doing better than ever in Texas.
TWIA’s Expanding Reach Raises Fresh Concerns
TWIA has become the leading wind and hail insurer in the catastrophe area. Its position has direct and indirect consequences for Texans statewide. Key points: Since 2020, TWIA has steadily increased its market share in the catastrophe area, raising concerns about scope and cost. TWIA’s quasi-governmental model imposes potential costs on statewide policyholders and private...