Start with a driver license, vehicle identification number, garaging address, household-driver list, current or prior policy information, and accurate dates for tickets, convictions, crashes, claims, and any coverage lapse.
Driver information
- Full legal name, date of birth, and Texas driver license details.
- Current license status and any restriction or suspension information.
- Every household member or regular vehicle user the application asks you to disclose.
- Dates and basic facts for recent violations, convictions, crashes, and claims.
Vehicle and use
- The VIN, year, make, model, title status, and current mileage.
- The address where the car is usually kept overnight.
- Estimated annual mileage and commute details.
- Any delivery, rideshare, or other business use.
- Lender or lessor information if the vehicle is financed or leased.
Coverage history
Bring the current declarations page if available. It shows insurer, policy dates, drivers, vehicles, limits, and deductibles. For a lapse, document the old policy’s end date and the reason for the gap. Bring evidence of any other policy that covered you during that period.
If Texas requires an SR-22
Check your DPS driver eligibility record. Note the enforcement action, requirement date, and other compliance items. Keep the certificate and insurance card available. Check DPS separately for completed reinstatement.
Compare the full offer
TDI’s shopping worksheet separates liability, PIP, UM/UIM, collision, comprehensive, deductibles, and other coverages. Use the same coverage selections when comparing companies. A lower total may reflect lower limits or a higher deductible.
For the Alley Hound prototype
Use fictional information. The walkthrough uses fixture data for motor vehicle records, payment, documents, and DPS filing states.
Primary sources
Editorial status: Prepared by the Alley Hound Editorial Team. Texas legal and licensed insurance review is required before production publication. General education only.