Texas recently expanded Medigap coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries under 65 with end-stage kidney disease, improving insurance access and affordability. NKF advocacy played a key role in this policy change.

Law enforcement found a body in a submerged vehicle in Lytle Lake, Texas, connected to a missing person's case. Autopsy pending; investigation ongoing.

Texas law mandates independent appraisal clauses in all personal auto policies starting September 2025, enhancing dispute resolution between policyholders and insurers and promoting OEM repair standards.

Texas DOT reports a data breach compromising nearly 300,000 crash reports, raising insurance fraud and cybersecurity concerns for Lone Star drivers.

National Farm Life Insurance Co. strengthens its board with experts from healthcare, education, and agriculture to support sustainable growth and community-focused insurance services in Texas.

Texas integrated rural ACA rating areas into urban ones, boosting gold plan enrollment without increasing total marketplace enrollment, improving plan choice in rural areas.

Texas is set to ban hemp-derived THC consumables like gummies and edibles, excluding non-intoxicating CBD and CBG products, amid market and regulatory concerns. The move impacts an $8 billion industry, reflecting ongoing challenges in hemp product oversight.

Texas homeowners' insurance costs are rising due to severe weather and regulatory rules allowing insurers to adjust rates promptly. New legislation aims to address these challenges in the insurance market.

Texas legislators propose a bill requiring insurers to get state approval before raising homeowners insurance rates, responding to rising premiums linked to natural disasters. The bill aims to replace the file-and-use system with stricter regulatory oversight.

North Texas homeowners see a 22% rise in insurance premiums in 2024 driven by increased storm claims and rising material costs, impacting mortgage affordability and lending.