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Esurance offers car insurance to all Texas drivers. Here you'll find state-specific info on car insurance, from legally required coverages to money-saving discounts and more.

Texas car insurance

Drivers are required to carry bodily injury and property damage liability insurance with these minimum limits:

  • $30,000 bodily injury liability coverage per person
  • $60,000 bodily injury liability coverage per incident
  • $25,000 for property damage coverage per incident

Esurance in Texas

Esurance first brought its customer-friendly, technology-driven car insurance to the Lone Star State back in November of 2001. We've been going strong ever since.

Esurance car insurance discounts available in Texas

Esurance offers a ton of big discounts in Texas. Get your quote to see if you qualify for:

  • Good Student discount
  • Like to Save™ discount (for "liking" us on Facebook)
  • DriveSense™ discount (our usage-based insurance program)
  • Fast 5® discount (for starting your quote online)
  • Homeowners discount
  • Multi-Car discount
  • Paid in Full discount
  • Safety Device discount
  • Claim-Free discount
  • Switch & Save® discount

Discounts are subject to eligibility. Current Esurance policyholders can call us at
1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262) with questions about their discounts.

Optional car insurance coverages in Texas

  • Collision coverage
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Customized parts and equipment coverage
  • Loan/lease gap coverage
  • Medical payments coverage
  • Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage
  • Uninsured motorists property damage coverage
  • Rental car coverage
  • Towing and labor coverage

Car repair shops in Texas

Esurance customers who take their cars to repair shops in the E-star® network can track repairs online through RepairView® and get their repairs guaranteed for as long as they own the car.

Find a shop that features RepairView® near you.

More info on car insurance in Texas

Uninsured drivers in Texas

According to a recent report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), 15 percent of Texas drivers drive without car insurance.

Consider adding some type of uninsured motorist coverage to your policy. That way you can financially protect yourself from paying out of pocket after an accident you didn't cause.

No proof of insurance

Those who are convicted of driving without car insurance may be fined $175 to $350 for a first offense.

Cancellation of policy

If you've had a policy for 60 days or more, your coverage can be canceled by your insurance company if you don't pay your premium, file a fraudulent claim, or get your license or registration suspended.

Texas car insurance rating factors

Most insurance companies (including us) typically use your age and driving experience, your driving record and claim history, your ZIP Code, your car's make and model, how frequently you drive, recent gaps in insurance coverage, and your credit-based insurance score to calculate your premium.

Alternative insurance options

If you're considered a high-risk driver because of serious traffic convictions like DWIs or for other reasons, you may have difficulty getting auto insurance from regular insurance companies. If 2 or more car insurance companies have refused to insure you, you may be able to get insurance through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (TAIPA).

Related links

Texas driver information
Becoming a well-rounded Texas driver starts here. Catch up on the road rules and stats that matter most.

Esurance Coverage Counselor®
Spend a few minutes with our online counselor for a personalized, customized policy recommendation.

Texas Department of Insurance
The state's insurance authority can help you find more info on Texas insurance laws, insurance fraud, and other insurance-related topics.

See what you could save on Texas car insurance


Texas facts & trivia

 

Statehood
Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845.

 

State capital
Austin, TX

 

Population
25,145,561

 

State nickname
The Lone Star State

 

Major metropolitan areas
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth

 

The Republic of Texas
Before becoming a state, Texas was its own republic from 1835 to 1845.

 

Alternative vehicle use
Oil dependency isn't as strong as you might think in the land of oil. A 2010 Department of Energy report ranked Texas a close second to California when it comes to alternative energy vehicles.