Government

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

The Texas Department of Insurance regulates the Texas insurance industry.

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

This Agency provides a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

DSHS's mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of the people and visitors of Texas

Office of Attorney General (OAG)

Web site for the Attorney General who is the lawyer for the people of Texas.

Texas Health Care Information Collection (THCIC)

THCIC collects data from hospitals and HMOs about quality of care and makes it available to the public.

Office of the Governor

Governors website

Laws/Rules

Texas Administrative Code (TAC)

Texas Insurance Code (TIC)

Texas Labor Code

Texas Register

The Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking.

Texas Statutes

Provides links to all Texas Statutes

Texas Insurance Code (TIC) - Not Codified

Consumer Resources

Department of Insurance Complaint Form

Helpinsure.com

Helping Texans with their auto and residential property insurance needs. A free service of the Texas Department of Insurance and Office of Public Insurance Counsel.

Health Insurance

TEXAS Health Options - State of Texas Website to help Texans Shop for Health Insurance

A service of the State of Texas - with links to government & other Web sites to help Texans shop for health insurance

Texas Health Care Information Collection (THCIC)

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

State Kids Insurance Program (SKIP)

Official Medicare Website

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly Health Care Financing Administration)

Medicaid & CHIP Applications

HHSC website for medicaid and CHIP applications

ERISA & COBRA (US Department of Labor Website)

US Dept. Of Labor site for sel funded plans

Texas Long-Term Care Partnership

TexHealth Coalition - Low Cost Health Plans for Small Businesses

Consumer Guide to Health Care – information on healthcare quality, pricing and billing practices

Texas Health Insurance Pool

HealthCare.gov

This site brings together all pertinent information regarding health insurance plans. Consumers can compare health plans in their area, learn about their rights, and find out more information about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

PCIP.gov

The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created to make health insurance available to consumers who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. The site includes information on eligibility, application, and FAQs.

Residential Property Insurance

Texas FAIR Plan

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

Texas Department of Insurance Storm Link Page

National Flood Insurance Program

Flood Smart Website

A premier resource for flood insurance information. Sponsored by the National Flood Insurance Program

Helpinsure.com

Helping Texans with their auto and residential property insurance needs. A free service of the Texas Department of Insurance and Office of Public Insurance Counsel.

National Hurricane Center

The National Hurricane Center provides detailed location and forecasting of tropical storms and hurricanes.

Attorney General's Mold Information Page

Compare prices and coverages at Helpinsure.com

Helpinsure.com price comparisons

Texas Department of Insurance Company Profiles

Auto Insurance

Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association

Helpinsure.com

Helping Texans with their auto and residential property insurance needs. A free service of the Texas Department of Insurance and Office of Public Insurance Counsel.