Texas Senate Approves Bills Aimed at Curbing Insurance Rate Hikes, Lowering Housing Costs

Texas Senate approves $950 annual property tax cut for over 65 & disabled homeowners

AUSTIN – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) today passed Senate Bill 23 (SB 23) and its constitutional amendment Senate Joint Resolution 85 (SJR 85) out of the Texas Senate with a resounding 30–1 vote. A top Lt. Governor Dan Patrick priority,…

Texas Senate Approves Bills Aimed at Curbing Insurance Rate Hikes, Lowering Housing Costs

The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed legislation intended to provide relief to Texas homeowners and drivers facing rising insurance costs, as well as

Texas' insurance crisis is hitting an unexpected target: Public schools

Insurance costs for districts have increased by 44% statewide since 2020, according to financial data from the Texas Education Agency.

Texas mandatory right to appraisal bill passes Senate, supported in House hearing testimony

A right to appraisal bill approved nearly unanimously by the Texas Senate went before the House Insurance Committee Wednesday, and while it remains pending, proponents voiced hopeful support for the legislation that is years in the making. In March, testimony showed support for SB 458 from repairers and insurers alike. The bill would mandate that an appraisal clause be included in all Texas auto and home insurance policies. SB 458 is one of two …