If you have a car and you drive in the roadways of Texas you need to have auto insurance coverage, it is required by law to have at least the minimum coverage for your car. You need to show that you can pay for accidents that you cause in Texas by buying liability insurance.
The minimum coverage requires by the state financial responsibility law is:
Any persons that are injured in an accident from $25,000 to $50,000
At least $25,000 for damages done to property
But the basic coverage may not be enough is you are held liable for an accident. It is better to have more than the basic limits available. You will receive your proof of insurance card once an auto insurance policy is purchased.
It is necessary that you have proof of your insurance anytime that you:
have an accident
register a new car
are requested by a police officer
you want to renew your driver’s license,
get your car inspected
You should consider collision and comprehensive coverage, it will protect you in case of any form of damage to your vehicle due to wind, vandalism, storm, broken windows, animal collision, etc.
Do not just settle for the first insurance rate you find. Take the time to compare Texas insurance company rates and ask what discounts you may qualify for.
1. Drive Less for and get a discount
Some carriers will discount your premium with a low-mileage discount if you drive less than 7,500 miles per year. Also ask your agent if you can receive a commuter discount for using public transportation.
Bodily Injury Coverage covers the cost of injury or death that you are responsible for. This coverage does not include your car, you or other people on your policy.