Automobile Insurance
Texas State provides an automobile insurance program though Arthur J. Gallagher. The program is tailored to provide liability coverage for any owned, non-owned, rental or hired auto operated by the Texas State employees while conducting University business.
Rental Vehicles
When you rent a vehicle from Advantage, Avis, or Enterprise under the State of Texas contract, the rental rate includes two kinds of insurance:
- LDW (Loss/Damage Waiver or comprehensive), which covers all damage to the rental vehicle if it was rented under the state contract; and
- Liability, which covers persons and property outside the rental vehicle. The amount of this extended liability insurance is $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 bodily injury per occurence; and $50,000 property damage per occurence, for a total of $350,000 per accident.
There is NO NEED to purchase additional insurance coverage using a rental car.
If you are involved in an auto accident while using a rental vehicle, it must be reported to the police and rental car agency immediately. Proof of insurance is located in the glove compartment or on the windshield of all contract rental vehicles. In addition, you must report the accident to Risk Management & Safety Office (512-245-3616) within 24 hours. For additional information about rental cars and travel please refer to the Texas State University Travel Office.
Proof of Liability Insurance
- Please contact Katherine Beamer (512-245-3616) to verify that your department vehicle is covered.
- A copy of the liability insurance card is required in the vehicle at all times. Contact the Fleet Manager (Mr. Brian McKay) to obtain a copy of the insurance liability card for your state vehicle.