Texas Car Insurance Rates and Trends
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| Current average car insurance premium in Texas | $1,420.92 |
| Current average car insurance premium U.S. | $1,602.16 |
| Houston | $1,747.87 |
| Dallas | $1,540.52 |
| Check out our car insurance rates in more Texas cities | |
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CarInsurance.com's Average Premium Trend Tool allows visitors to examine Texas's auto insurance rates during the past few months. The arrow shows the monthly trend, while the graph indicates the actual rates. If you want to look at Texas' annual average premium over time, just hold the mouse over the various points.
We provide quotes from several car insurance companies with the best protection in the country. The tools are a breeze to navigate - they'll let Texas drivers do comparison shopping for rates, deductibles and other coverage. CarInsurance.com also shows you the minimum legal requirements and what Texans are paying from Dallas to Austin.
Texas state law requires minimum Bodily Injury Liability limits of $30,000 per injured person up to a total of $60,000 per accident, and Property Damage Liability coverage with a minimum limit of $25,000. This basic coverage is often referred to as 30/60/25 coverage.
Minimum Required Insurance Coverage in Texas*
*Bodily Injury Liability: $30,000/$60,000 Limit
Property Damage Liability: $25,000 Limit
*Requirement for higher limits effective Jan. 1, 2011.
The state of Texas follows a Tort system, meaning someone must be found to be at fault for causing the accident, and that person and their insurance company is responsible for all the damages. You should be aware that the details of a tort system vary from state to state.
You can get Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury coverage to cover bodily injury caused by an uninsured and/or underinsured driver (depending on the state). Texas does not require drivers to purchase this coverage, but you should consider purchasing this valuable coverage.
An important first step at CarInsurance.com is the Minimum State Required package, which provides the basics for driving in Texas. Of course, you can opt for more wide-ranging coverage or explore personalized limits and deductibles that best fit your driving needs. Texas-licensed insurance agents are easily reached through CarInsurance.com and can assist you along the way.
Are you ready to start comparing rates? CarInsurance.com is the ideal location to begin the process. Do keep in mind that many factors will affect your quotes, including your driving record, where you live in Texas and the discounts you qualify for. This site will provide you with all the relevant information.
Do thieves covet your pickup? Probably. Check out the list below to see if your vehicle makes Texas’ most-stolen list – and suffers higher insurance rates as a result:
