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Car Insurance in Texas

Texas average: $181/month · State minimum: 30/60/25 · Updated September 2026

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$181
TX Avg/Month
+13%
vs National Avg
30/60/25
State Minimum
At-Fault
Fault System

Texas Car Insurance Laws & Requirements

Texas requires all car insurance policyholders to meet minimum coverage standards set by the Texas Department of Insurance. Here's what you need to know before buying a policy in Texas.

Minimum Required Coverage
30/60/25
Bodily injury / accident / property damage
Fault System
At-Fault (Tort) State
Driver who causes accident pays for damages
Top Carriers in Texas
State Farm, Allstate
Plus 50+ additional carriers available
Expert Recommendation
100/300/100 or higher
Provides real protection beyond state minimums

Car Insurance Rates by City in Texas

Rates vary significantly across Texas cities. Urban markets like Houston tend to have higher rates due to traffic density and claim frequency, while smaller cities often offer more affordable premiums. Click any city to see a full rate breakdown and carrier comparison.

Houston
$275/mo
+52% vs state avg
Harris County
San Antonio
$213/mo
+18% vs state avg
Bexar County
Dallas
$260/mo
+44% vs state avg
Dallas County
Austin
$221/mo
+22% vs state avg
Travis County
Fort Worth
$237/mo
+31% vs state avg
Tarrant County
El Paso
$177/mo
-2% vs state avg
El Paso County
Arlington
$232/mo
+28% vs state avg
Tarrant County
Corpus Christi
$195/mo
+8% vs state avg
Nueces County
Plano
$203/mo
+12% vs state avg
Collin County
Lubbock
$170/mo
-6% vs state avg
Lubbock County
Laredo
$174/mo
-4% vs state avg
Webb County
Irving
$244/mo
+35% vs state avg
Dallas County
Garland
$250/mo
+38% vs state avg
Dallas County
Frisco
$195/mo
+8% vs state avg
Collin County
McKinney
$190/mo
+5% vs state avg
Collin County

How to Save on Car Insurance in Texas

Texas drivers have several reliable ways to reduce their car insurance costs without sacrificing meaningful coverage.

✓
Compare multiple carriers
The spread between the highest and lowest quote in Texas is often 40-60%. Getting quotes from State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, and others simultaneously is the single highest-impact action you can take.
✓
Bundle your policies
Bundling car insurance with another policy (typically auto + home) saves most Texas residents 10-25% with the same carrier. This is a pre-approved discount with no strings attached.
✓
Raise your deductible
Moving from a $250 deductible to $1,000 can reduce your premium by 15-25% in Texas. This works best if you have an emergency fund to cover the higher out-of-pocket cost.
✓
Ask about discounts
Texas carriers offer discounts for: safe driving, low mileage, paperless billing, automatic payment, loyalty, and completing approved safety courses. Ask for a full discount audit when you quote.
✓
Maintain a clean record
A single at-fault accident can increase your Texas premium by 30-50% for 3-5 years. Safe driving is the most powerful long-term cost control strategy.
✓
Review annually
Texas insurance rates change every year. Set a reminder to re-shop your policy at renewal. Loyalty doesn't always mean the best rate — your current carrier may not be the cheapest option next year.

Best Car Insurance Companies in Texas

Top-rated carriers actively writing car insurance policies in Texas:

1
State Farm
2
Allstate
3
Progressive
4
USAA
5
Farmers

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