• ~$45–$60
  • ~$130–$160
  • $30K/$60K/$25K
Texas has a diverse and complex car insurance market driven by large urban centers like Houston, Dallas, and Austin, as well as vast rural areas. The state uses a fault-based liability insurance system with required minimum coverage.

Find a local Auto Insurance agents in your town:


Texas Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~17.5–18 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • ~92% household vehicle ownership.
  • Wide use of pickups, SUVs, and passenger cars.
  • Uninsured motorist rate around 15%.
  • Public transportation varies widely, with higher use in major cities.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~125,000 ~35,000 1,350
2019 ~128,000 ~36,000 1,400
2020 ~115,000 ~32,000 1,320
2021 ~120,000 ~33,500 1,375
2022 ~123,000 ~34,000 1,400

Laws & Regulations

  • Fault-based liability system.
  • Proof of insurance required at registration.
  • Some counties have additional insurance regulations.
* Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
State Crash Data Portals
Federal Reserve / BLS