NU Online News Service, Aug. 30, 3:53 p.m. EDT

Homeowners insurance looks to be a key issue in the race for Texas governor, with challenger Bill White announcing a plan to push a prior approval system.

Currently, Texas has a file-and-use system in which companies use filed rates as they are reviewed by the insurance commissioner, instead of waiting for approval before they are used.

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