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Texas home, auto insurance rates trending down, state officials say

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Insurance rates appear to be dropping for many Texans, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of Insurance. The state agency said many home and auto insurance companies have filed rate decreases since July 1, impacting millions of Texas policyholders.

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Fox7 Austin
Texas home, auto insurance rates trending down, state officials say (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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Insurance rates appear to be dropping for many Texans, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of Insurance. The state agency said many home and auto insurance companies have filed rate decreases since July 1, impacting millions of Texas policyholders.
ABC 13 Houston
Texas says insurance rates are trending down. State records show a more complicated picture. (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Oct 9, 2026
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
The Texas Department of Insurance said Thursday that home and auto insurance rates are "trending down for many Texans."