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Texas Insurance Guide

Understand the basic auto insurance requirements in Texas, what coverage choices may be worth comparing, and how to approach shopping for a policy.

Minimum auto requirement30/60/25
Insurance structureAt-fault liability framework
Shopping takeawayCompare price, limits, deductibles and exclusions.

Texas auto insurance requirements

Texas law requires at least $30,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per person, up to $60,000 per accident, plus $25,000 of property damage liability coverage.

Worth knowing: Texas commonly refers to its required liability limits as 30/60/25.

What makes Texas different?

The Texas Department of Insurance notes that minimum liability limits may be too low for a serious or multi-vehicle accident, so shoppers may want to compare higher limits as well as price.

Coverage to consider beyond the minimum

Meeting a state's minimum requirement does not necessarily mean you have enough protection for your circumstances. Depending on the policy and state, shoppers may also compare higher liability limits, collision, comprehensive, uninsured/underinsured motorist protection, medical or personal-injury coverage, rental reimbursement and roadside assistance.

What can affect your price?

Insurance companies can use different underwriting and rating methods, subject to state law. Your location, driving history, vehicle, selected limits and deductibles, household drivers, prior claims and available discounts can all influence a quote. Because companies do not necessarily price the same risk identically, comparing multiple options can be useful.

How to compare policies

  1. Compare quotes using the same coverage limits and deductibles.
  2. Look beyond premium and review exclusions, endorsements and optional coverages.
  3. Check the insurer and agency information before purchasing.
  4. Ask about discounts that may apply to your household.
  5. Confirm the effective date before replacing or cancelling existing coverage.
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General educational information, updated August 2026. Requirements can change and special circumstances can create different obligations. Official source: Texas government insurance/vehicle authority. LowestPriceFinder.com is not a government agency or insurance carrier.