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Life insurance plans in Texas — compare 2026 rates

Reviewed by licensed insurance agents· Updated July 2026

Texas is the #1 state in our book by volume. Compare whole-life, no-exam and guaranteed-acceptance plans from A-rated carriers licensed in Texas — in one form.

Quick answer

Texas is our top state by placed policies. Texas buyers pay the same nationally-set rates: roughly $93-95/month through the 60s and $134/month at 75-79 on average, with $25,000 the most common coverage. A Texas funeral averages about $8,000.

Texas rates by age (our book)

Age bandAvg monthly premium
50-59~$50-83 /mo
60-69~$93-95 /mo
70-74~$110 /mo
75-79~$134 /mo

Texas leads our book by volume; rates are national — no TX surcharge. Estimates based on our own placed-policy data (our internal systems), not carrier-published quotes.

Carriers writing in Texas

Mutual of Omaha

Simplified issue to 85 — day-one benefits for healthy Texans.

Colonial Penn

Guaranteed acceptance to 85 — no health questions.

Gerber & AARP/NY Life

Guaranteed-issue options to $25,000 for ages 50-80.

Frequently asked questions

How much is life insurance in Texas?
From our placed TX policies: about $93-95/month through the 60s and $134/month at 75-79 on average.
Are Texas rates higher?
No — whole-life rates are set nationally. Texas adds no state surcharge.
Which carriers are licensed in Texas?
Mutual of Omaha, Colonial Penn, Gerber Life and AARP/New York Life all write senior coverage statewide.
How much is a funeral in Texas?
Roughly $8,000 — the anchor for the $10,000-$25,000 coverage most Texans pick.

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