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Texas Department of Insurance Press Releases

34 Press Releases
  • Published on July 20, 2026 - 20:47 GMT

    How to apply for FEMA assistance

    Do you have repairs or extra expenses from the July flooding or March storms in South Texas? Homeowners and renters with damage or other storm-related costs not covered by insurance policies can apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA might be able to …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

    How to read your explanation of benefits

    Understanding your explanation of benefits (EOB) is an important part of managing your health care costs. An EOB shows what your doctor billed, what your health plan covered, and what you might have to pay. Knowing how to read this document can help you …

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  • Published on July 8, 2026 - 15:48 GMT

    TDI’s new Chief Prosecutor Patrick Cryer aims to strengthen fraud enforcement across Texas

    After years serving as an embedded insurance fraud prosecutor for the Texas Department of Insurance in Dallas County, Patrick Cryer is beginning a new chapter in Austin as TDI’s Chief Prosecutor and Fraud Counsel.  The transition is more than a new title,  …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

    TDI’s Spanish-language spokesperson wins statewide award

    Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Spanish-language spokesperson and translator Lorna Camacho won the Outstanding Women in Texas Government’s Rising Star award for making insurance information accessible to Hispanic communities across the state. The …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

    Financial examiners protect Texas insurance consumers

    For nearly two decades, TDI Financial Regulation Division examiners Jacqueline Yarbrough- Whelpley and Claudia Martinez have dedicated their careers to one mission: protecting Texans by making sure insurance companies are financially sound and following …

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  • Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

    TDI prioritizes transparency by making home and auto data public

    The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has created resources to give Texans access to data the agency collects about home insurance claims and premiums and home and auto rate filings. “By putting this information online, we’re strengthening transparency …

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  • Published on June 15, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

    State investigates the cause of a fatal fire in Odessa

    The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is investigating a residential fire in Odessa that resulted in the death of one firefighter and injured six others. Firefighters from Odessa Fire Rescue and West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department were battling a fire …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

    Insurance tips for hurricane season

    Hurricane season starts June 1. You’ve mapped out an evacuation route, but have you reviewed your insurance coverage to make sure your family would be protected after a storm? Check these coverages: Wind insurance. Many home insurance policies don’t cover …

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  • Published on April 16, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Insurance tips for spring storms

    Spring typically brings the most severe thunder and hail to Texas. The transition from cool to warm weather can create a lot of energy and moisture – and storms. Use these tips to make sure your insurance is ready: Check your home insurance policy to see …

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  • Published on April 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Insurance Commissioner will be in San Antonio to hear your ideas

    The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) will host a Speak Up, Texas! event in San Antonio on Friday, April 17. TDI Commissioner Amanda Crawford will talk about the home and auto insurance market, tips for shopping for insurance, and how TDI can help Texans …

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  • Published on April 7, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Laminate Technologies Inc. in Waco earns Lone Star Safety Award

    The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has honored Laminate Technologies Inc. in Waco, Texas, with the Lone Star Safety Award for exceptional dedication to protecting its employees through a strong and proactive safety …

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  • Published on March 31, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Insurance commissioner will be in Nacogdoches to hear your ideas

    The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) will host a Speak Up, Texas! event in Nacogdoches on Friday, April 10. TDI Commissioner Amanda Crawford will talk about the home and auto insurance market, tips for shopping for insurance, and how TDI can help Texans …

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  • Published on March 27, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    TDI investigation helps stop $400 million Medicare fraud scheme, suspect faces up to 20 years

    A Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) investigator and crime analyst played a key role in stopping a Russian national who filed $400 million in fake Medicare claims. Nikolai Buzolin was living in Houston in 2025 when he created a durable medical equipment …

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  • Published on March 17, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

    TDI announces new deputy commissioner of Consumer Protection Division

    The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) announces Matthew Tapp as deputy commissioner of its Consumer Protection Division. Tapp will oversee the division, which helps Texans resolve insurance questions and complaints and protects consumers by overseeing …

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  • Published on March 13, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

    Texas man gets life after State Fire Marshal’s Office finds arson used to hide murder

    A State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) investigation helped lead to a lifetime prison sentence for a Panhandle man who set a house fire to cover up the murder of a 4-year-old girl. Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 for strangling …

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  • Published on March 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Speak Up, Texas! State agency wants your ideas to make insurance better

    The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) wants Texans to share their solutions for improving home and auto insurance. The agency will use the ideas it gets from Speak Up, Texas! to recommend changes that can strengthen insurance. Texans can submit thoughts …

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  • Published on February 25, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Pond & Company earns Lone Star Safety Award renewal for continued workplace safety excellence at Baytown location

    The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has recognized Pond & Company with a Lone Star Safety Award renewal for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to workplace safety and health at its Baytown facility. Pond & …

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  • Published on February 24, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Know why your auto or home policy was declined, canceled, not renewed

    A new Texas law requires insurance companies to tell you in writing why they declined, canceled, or didn’t renew your auto or home insurance. HB 2067 applies to decisions companies make after January 1, 2026. This gives homeowners and drivers knowledge to …

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  • Published on February 17, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    CompCourses are now available on demand!

    DWC is excited to introduce a new way to earn continuing education (CE) credit. Our CompCourses webinars are now available in an on-demand, self-study format, giving you the freedom to learn and earn CE credit whenever it fits your schedule. For the first …

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  • Published on February 3, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Crawford to lead state insurance agency

    Amanda Crawford steps into the role of Texas insurance commissioner on February 3. As chief executive of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), Crawford will oversee the regulation of the $293.9 billion Texas insurance market, the second largest in the …

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