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Governor Abbott announces relief as Texas homeowners face skyrocketing insurance costs
By Olivia Dance at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
If you own a home in Texas, your property insurance bill is skyrocketing and now the affordability crisis has become so severe that Governor Greg Abbott rolled out a new proposal.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local ·
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