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Business Insurance Cost in Texas

2026 estimates — small business insurance rates

$1,176
GL avg/yr
$2,352
BOP avg/yr
$1,764
Prof. liability/yr

Rates for typical small business ($500K–$1M revenue). Updated June 2026.

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Business Insurance Costs by Coverage Type — Texas 2026

Coverage Type What It Covers Avg/Year (TX)
General Liability (GL) Covers third-party bodily injury, property damage $1,176
Business Owner's Policy (BOP) GL + commercial property + BI bundled $2,352
Professional Liability (E&O) For consultants, agencies, tech, services $1,764
Cyber Liability Data breach, ransomware, cyber attack coverage $1,470
Commercial Auto Business vehicles — per vehicle $1,960
Umbrella Policy ($1M+) Excess liability over other policies $882

For typical small business with $250K–$1M revenue in Texas. Actual rates vary by business type, claims history, and insurer.

Business Insurance in Texas — Key Insights

1. Texas Business Insurance Market

Texas has one of the most business-friendly regulatory environments in the US, reflected in slightly below-average business insurance costs in most categories. Texas has minimal state-level regulatory complexity, lower litigation rates than coastal states, and a very competitive insurance market. Texas is particularly well-priced for construction and trade businesses.

2. Cost Tips for Texas Businesses

Texas businesses benefit from one of the lowest regulatory burdens in the country. For general contractors, Texas is the only state where workers' comp is optional — but your general liability policy requirements should be reviewed carefully. NEXT Insurance offers competitive digital quotes specifically designed for Texas small businesses.

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