# TX Atty Gen Candidates Spar on Ins 

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Texas attorney general candidates Kirk Watson, Democrat, and Greg Abbott, Republican, have each unveiled plans to address the state's homeowners insurance market crisis. 

The Austin American Statesman reports that Abbott, a former Texas Supreme Court justice who now consults for a Houston law firm representing insurers, considers mold damage claims to be the primary reason for increasing homeowners' rates. He advocates a targeted focus on insurance companies that mishandle mold claims and remediators engaged in fraud and inflating prices. In addition, Abbott asserts he will investigate carriers that engage in false advertising and sales practices, that tie homeowners rates to the purchase of auto policies, and that charge higher rates to policyholders with bad credit histories.

Sources:
- Insurance Journal (http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2002/06/27/17695.htm)