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Texas Auto Insurance 
Automobile liability insurance is compulsory in Texas.
Texas minimum liability limits; $20,000 per person for injuries you cause to the other parties, $40,000 total per accident, and $15,000 for damage you cause to the other party's property. Non mandatory options (plan add ons) include medical payments, blanket umbrella, collision, comprehensive, and uninsured and underinsured motorists bodily injury coverage.
If you are convicted of DUI in Texas (Assuming your insurance company doesn't drop you immediately), your insurance costs will increase at least 30%. Buying insurance through a "high-risk" agency will cost substantially more.
If you are high risk (multiple tickets and/or accidents), you may have to get car insurance through the Texas Automobile Assigned Risk Plan. It was created to provide automobile insurance coverage to eligible risks who seek coverage and are unable to obtain such coverage through the voluntary market.
Below (again) are the minimal limits.
| State minimums |
Bodily injury liability / person |
Bodily injury liability / accident |
Property damage / accident |
Medical coverage (PIP) |
Uninsured motorist |
| Texas |
$20,000 |
$40,000 |
$15,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
Proof of insurance is required when you register the vehicle, to be kept at all times in vehicle. Your insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or Texas Department of Insurance via the vehicle insurance verification system.
Penalties for driving without insurance in Texas are a $175-$350 fine.
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