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Elijah Black

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Elijah Black is a Greenville, South Carolina native with a B.A. English from Coastal Carolina University. He is a fiction writer and also works as a freelance writer and editor. He’s worked as a Production Assistant for WYFF 4 and has been published in several publications and websites across the United States.

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Rachael Brennan

Licensed Auto Insurance Agent

Rachael Brennan has been working in the insurance industry since 2006 when she began working as a licensed insurance representative for 21st Century Insurance, during which time she earned her Property and Casualty license in all 50 states. After several years she expanded her insurance expertise, earning her license in Health and AD&D insurance as well. She has worked for small health in...

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Reviewed by Rachael Brennan

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UPDATED: Dec 4, 2023

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What Is Texas SR-22 Insurance?

A Texas SR-22 car insurance form is basically a special insurance form filed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that proves that a motorist is financially responsible enough to carry at least the state mandated minimum amount of car insurance on the vehicle they drive or own. This form, called a Texas SR-22 form or a SR-22 financial responsibility form, needs to be filed by the driver or the driver’s car insurance company.

Six major factors affect car insurance rates in Texas. Which auto insurance factors will affect SR-22 rates the most? Typically that’s a TX DUI conviction.

Who Needs Texas SR-22 Car Insurance?

In Texas, SR-22 car insurance forms are usually required when a driver’s license has been suspended due to serious moving violations like reckless driving or driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions. In Texas, SR-22 auto insurance forms need to be filed if you are convicted of any drug offense, DUI or DWI convictions, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance or getting into an accident without insurance.

Is SR-22 Car Insurance Required in Texas?

Texas is serious about their car insurance rules and regulations, and the Texas State Department of Motor Vehicles does require drivers who have been convicted of a DWI, DUI or drug offenses to file a Texas SR-22 auto certificate. The TX SR-22 insurance form must show that the driver is carrying at least the state mandated minimum amount of car insurance coverage for Texas. In Texas, the state requires that drivers carry at least $25,000 per person per accident in liability coverage, $50,000 for more than one person per accident liability coverage, and at least $25,000 in property damage coverage.

How long do I have to file a Texas SR-22 Form?

Drivers convicted of serious moving violations like DUIs must file a Texas SR-22 auto insurance form and keep filing for two years from the date of the accident or conviction. In order to cancel a Texas SR-22 car insurance form once the two years are up, the driver must ask their insurance company to file an SR-26 form to cancel the SR-22.

How Do I File a TX SR-22 Insurance Form?

The company that holds the car insurance policy files the Texas SR-22 insurance form with the Texas Department of Public Safety, but the driver has to ask their car insurance company to file the form. The driver might have to pay a processing fee for the company to file the SR-22 form, but the fee is sometimes included in the car insurance premium. To find low cost Texas SR-22 insurance, drivers who need a SR-22 form in Texas can start by getting a free online quote.