Average Car Insurance Cost in Texas (2025)

Drivers in Texas pay an average of $121 per month for liability insurance and $214 for full-coverage insurance, but your exact rate will depend on a few different factors.

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The average annual cost of car insurance in Texas is $1,457 for liability-only insurance and $2,567 for full coverage. These premiums are higher than the national annual averages of $1,212 for liability-only insurance and $2,152 for full coverage.

Many areas of Texas are at risk of extreme weather, and the state has several large metro areas. Both of these factors could contribute to the Lone Star State’s higher-than-average car insurance rates. Costs have also increased significantly over the past couple of years, driven by inflation, rising car prices, and population growth.[1]

Here’s what to know about car insurance rates in Texas and what you can do to lower your costs.

Quick Facts
  • Houston has some of Texas’ highest average rates, while Abilene is among the cheapest cities.

  • Texas drivers pay a yearly average of $2,567 for full-coverage policies.

  • Shopping around, looking for discounts, adjusting your coverage, improving credit, and practicing good driving habits are a few simple ways to save on auto insurance.

How much is car insurance in Texas?

Texas drivers who purchase liability-only insurance pay an average monthly premium of $121. That jumps to $214 per month for full coverage, which includes collision and comprehensive insurance.

The rate you pay for coverage depends on several factors.[2] But knowing the average cost can help you get a sense of where you stand and whether you can take steps to lower your rate.

See how average monthly rates compare to U.S. averages in the table below.

 
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Average Monthly Full-Coverage Quote
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Texas$121$214
National average$101$179
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

How Texas car insurance rates have changed over the past two years

The average price of full-coverage car insurance in Texas rose to $2,700 in 2024, up significantly over rates from just a few years ago. Full-coverage rates also rose nationally, though they remain cheaper than in Texas.

See how Texas car insurance prices have changed over the past two years below.

Average Texas Car Insurance Rates Over the Past Two Years

Rates in this chart are two-year rolling medians in order to manage extreme market volatility seen over the past few years. Rates on the rest of the page reflect one-year rolling medians in order to prioritize the freshest data available.
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Average Texas car insurance rates by city

Due to differences in vandalism, theft, and accident rates, car insurance premiums can vary from city to city and even by ZIP code. Drivers who live in urban areas, like Houston or Austin, usually pay more than rural drivers in cities like Fredericksburg or Johnson City.

Here’s a quick look at how auto insurance rates vary within the state of Texas.

The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Tuesday, October 7 at 12:00 PM PDT
City
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Abilene$91$181
Big Spring$91$184
Commerce$98$208
Jacksonville$98$184
Temple$101$176
Corsicana$101$174
Victoria$103$179
Cleburne$104$172
Lufkin$105$189
Bryan$105$190
Texarkana$105$176
Nacogdoches$105$180
Amarillo$105$215
College Station$106$193
Southlake$106$173
El Paso$106$195
Killeen$108$190
Greenville$109$200
Lubbock$109$209
Midland$110$208
Harlingen$111$173
Odessa$112$222
New Braunfels$112$185
Cedar Park$114$206
Grapevine$115$178
Denton$116$202
Georgetown$116$193
Huntsville$117$193
Burleson$117$206
San Marcos$118$213
Waxahachie$119$211
Haltom City$120$213
Laredo$121$204
Lewisville$121$196
Coppell$121$223
Fort Worth$122$213
Leander$122$208
Mckinney$122$202
Frisco$123$209
Round Rock$123$201
Keller$124$194
Mansfield$125$224
Duncanville$127$231
Plano$127$221
Montgomery$128$240
Brownsville$128$207
Irving$128$228
Cleveland$129$219
Grand Prairie$129$234
Balch Springs$129$195
San Antonio$129$222
Forney$129$229
Arlington$129$217
Conroe$131$216
Corpus Christi$131$207
Galveston$132$203
Lancaster$133$245
Austin$133$210
Pflugerville$135$208
Rowlett$135$226
Friendswood$136$206
Rockwall$137$214
Dallas$137$243
Beaumont$137$223
Mesquite$137$241
Mcallen$137$218
Garland$138$228
Pearland$138$228
Baytown$140$233
La Porte$140$229
League City$142$207
Mission$142$217
San Juan$148$257
Sugar Land$154$232
Katy$159$246
Humble$163$256
Fresno$165$261
Houston$175$277
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Average Texas car insurance rates by age

Your age can significantly influence your car insurance rates. Older drivers tend to get in fewer accidents than young drivers, and teenagers typically pay the highest rates. Average rates tend to decrease with age as you gain more driving experience.

Here’s how average car insurance rates in Texas vary by age group.

Liability-Only Rates by Age Group

Full-Coverage Rates by Age Group

Average cost to insure popular vehicles in Texas

The type of vehicle you drive also affects how much you pay for insurance coverage. In addition to the cost of repairs, insurers consider theft rates, engine size, and safety records when setting rates.

Nearly one-quarter of Texas’ vehicle registrations in 2021 were trucks.[3] Pickups are popular, in part, due to the needs of drivers in rural areas. But they’re also popular in cities.[4]

Here’s a look at the average insurance rates for some of the most popular models in Texas, according to Edmunds.[5] Of the state’s most popular vehicles, the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado have the cheapest average monthly quotes, and the Tesla Model Y has the most expensive average rates.

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Ford F-Series$220
Chevrolet Silverado$244
Ram 1500/2500/3500$273
GMC Sierra$247
Tesla Model Y$405
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

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How your driving record affects car insurance rates in Texas

Your driving record has a major effect on your insurance rates because risky driving increases your chances of filing a claim. People with accidents and serious moving violations on their records tend to pay more than people with clean records. Texas drivers with clean records pay $178 per month.

Drivers with speeding tickets face the lowest rate increase, with an average premium of $236 per month. An at-fault accident increases the average monthly rate to $246 per month, and driving under the influence (DUI) can cause your premium to increase to $282.

Here’s a quick look at how rates vary for Texas drivers with different incidents on their records.

Driver Record
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Clean record$178N/A
With accident$24638%
With speeding ticket$23633%
With DUI$28258%
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
  • Texas is one of many U.S. states that allow insurers to use a credit-based insurance score to help determine your rate. But state law prohibits insurers from using your credit as the sole factor in determining your eligibility for a policy or your rate.[6]

    If you have poor credit and other negative risk factors, your rate can be significantly higher than that of someone with excellent credit.

    On average, Texans with poor credit scores pay $296 per month for full coverage, compared to $211 for people with excellent credit.

    Here’s a look at the average monthly premium for liability only and full coverage based on credit tier.

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    Excellent$107$211
    Good$119$235
    Fair$118$232
    Poor$150$296
    Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Other factors that affect your car insurance rate in Texas

Texas insurance companies consider a few additional factors when determining premiums, including the following:

  • Gender: Men tend to get in more accidents — and more serious ones — than women, leading to more frequent and expensive claims. As a result, men typically pay higher average rates than women.

  • ZIP code: Your location in Texas, down to your ZIP code, can influence your insurance rates. Insurance companies consider your ZIP code’s proximity to a fire station, crime rates, accident rates, and more.

  • Insurance history: Your insurer will also look at whether you’ve had insurance in the past. A history of past coverage and minimal claims will help you earn lower rates. If you’ve had an insurance lapse, insurers may increase your premiums to account for the risk of another lapse.

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How to lower your insurance costs in Texas

Understanding the factors that influence your car insurance premiums can help you determine which steps you can take to get cheaper car insurance.

Here are some tips to help you maximize your savings:

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    Shop around

    Insurers have different ways of determining car insurance premiums, so it’s important to shop around and compare insurance quotes from multiple companies to improve your chances of getting cheap coverage.

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    Look out for discounts

    Auto insurance companies offer a variety of discounts that can help you reduce your monthly rate. As you compare insurers, pay special attention to the discounts they offer.

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    Get the right amount of coverage

    It can be challenging to determine how much car insurance you need. While you’ll typically want more than state-minimum coverage, it’s important to find a balance between your policy’s coverage limits and monthly cost. Dropping unnecessary coverages can help you save.

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    Raise your deductibles

    If you can afford it, consider raising your deductible. While this can increase your out-of-pocket costs if you need to file a claim, the monthly savings may be worth it.

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    Improve your credit

    If your credit is in poor shape, taking steps to increase your credit score may help you qualify for better rates in the future.

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    Practice good driving habits

    Many auto insurers use telematics technology to help determine your rate based on your driving habits. If you agree to a telematics program, the insurer will track your driving through a mobile app or plug-in device and may offer you a lower rate if you regularly practice good driving habits.

Texas average car insurance cost FAQs

If you live and drive in Texas, here are some common questions you may come across as you consider your options.

  • On average, Texas drivers pay $1,457 per year for liability-only insurance and $2,567 for full coverage. But your rate will depend on several factors, including where you live, as well as your driving record, driving habits, vehicle, age, gender, credit, and coverage levels.

  • State Farm offers the least expensive auto insurance in the Lone Star State, charging a monthly average of $59 for liability-only insurance and $97 for full coverage. But it’s important to shop around and compare personalized quotes if you want to find cheap coverage.

  • The average monthly premium for Texans is $121 for liability-only coverage and $214 for full coverage.

  • Texas law requires drivers to maintain a minimum amount of liability insurance. Minimum liability includes bodily injury liability coverage of at least $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident, which can help cover medical expenses for drivers in the other vehicle. You’ll also need to maintain at least $25,000 in property damage coverage.[7] If you have an auto loan, your lender may also require you to maintain collision and comprehensive insurance.

Methodology

Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 90 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.

Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).

Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:

  • Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
  • Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
  • No additional coverage
Full-coverage premium averages correspond to the same bodily injury and property damage limits in addition to:
  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible

Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.

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Sources

  1. Risk & Insurance. "The State of the P&C Insurance Market in Texas."
  2. III. "What determines the price of an auto insurance policy?."
  3. Texas Open Data Portal. "Passenger Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Pickup Truck Registrations by Year."
  4. Texas Highways. "The evolution of the pickup truck, Texans’ vehicle of choice for generations."
  5. Edmunds. "Most popular cars in America."
  6. Texas Department of Insurance. "Credit Scoring and Insurance."
  7. Texas Department of Insurance. "Auto insurance guide."
Ben Luthi
Ben Luthi

Ben Luthi has been writing about personal finance for over a decade with the intent to help people improve their finances and lifestyle. Hes covered just about every personal finance topic under the sun for a variety of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Recommends, Yahoo Finance, Experian, Credit Karma, NerdWallet, and many more. Ben lives near Salt Lake City with his two kids and two cats.

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