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Ranch, Business, Home & Auto Insurance in Huntsville, TX

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Across Walker County, including New Waverly and Riverside.

Serving
Huntsville (77340 and 77320), New Waverly (77358), Riverside (77367) and rural communities throughout Walker County.
Coverage
Home, auto, business, and farm and ranch.
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Huntsville, New Waverly, and Riverside in Walker County, Texas A north-up county locator using U.S. Census geography. Huntsville lies near the center, New Waverly to the south, and Riverside to the northeast. Pine trees and water lines are decorative, not mapped forest or shoreline boundaries. Huntsville New Waverly Riverside NWALKER COUNTY · TEXAS

Start with what you need to insure in Huntsville, TX

Available options depend on your location, property and activities.

The Stover & Crouch team in the Madisonville office.
The Stover & Crouch team, serving families and businesses across Texas.

Meet your insurance team

Get help comparing quotes, understanding your coverage and requesting policy changes.

  • Craig StoverAgency president helping families, landowners and businesses
  • Steven StoverCommercial insurance · IIAT Board of Directors
  • Tammy DriskellMore than 40 years of service with Stover & Crouch
  • Sheila PiercePersonal auto specialist with 25 years at the agency
  • Erin FergusonPersonal, business and farm & ranch insurance
  • Tyler StoverCommercial insurance and operations with catastrophe claims experience
Two Bearkats. A personal connection to Huntsville.

Owners Steven and Craig both attended Sam Houston State University and are proud Bearkats.

Tyler also has ties to Huntsville, where he previously handled catastrophe claims for State Farm as an independent adjuster.

Stover & Crouch is a member of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce.

When I adjusted catastrophe claims in Huntsville, close communication with the local agent helped us look after clients and keep them informed. It showed me how much an involved agent can matter during a claim.

Tyler On his experience adjusting catastrophe claims in Huntsville

For students and parents

Moving to Huntsville, TX for Sam Houston State?

What to check at each stage, from the first residence hall to an off-campus lease and a car kept at school.

  1. First year

    A residence hall room

    A parent’s homeowners policy may cover a dependent student’s belongings in a residence hall, usually up to 10 percent of its personal property limit, according to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Ask the insurer what applies before move-in.

    At Sam Houston StateFirst-year students must live in university housing unless they receive a waiver. The residence life handbook says the university is not liable for theft or damage and highly recommends that residents insure their belongings.

  2. After the first year

    An apartment or rental house

    Ask whether a parent’s policy still applies once a student signs a lease. Texas law does not require renters insurance, but a landlord might, and TDI recommends that roommates each buy their own policy.

    At Sam Houston StateUpperclassmen may live on or off campus. Off Campus Living posts a Huntsville apartment list and a sample roommate agreement.

  3. Any year

    A car at school

    Tell the insurer before a student takes a car to Huntsville, since rates are based on where a car is usually located. Some companies also require students away at school to stay on the family policy, so ask before taking anyone off. Ask about a good student discount, too. Each company decides which discounts it offers.

    At Sam Houston StateStudents who park on campus need a permit, and the university is not responsible for fire, theft or damage to vehicles on campus.

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Walker County

Local research & insurance insights

Huntsville, New Waverly, Riverside & unincorporated county

Walker County flood-map status

FEMA’s countywide flood maps for Huntsville, New Waverly, Riverside and unincorporated Walker County took effect August 16, 2011, and FEMA’s Texas data table dated October 31, 2025 shows no preliminary maps for the county.

  • The National Flood Insurance Program had about 537 policies in force in Walker County as of September 2026, covering about $150.7 million; 392 claims since 1978 have paid about $15.6 million. Most of that claim history sits in ZIPs 77320 and 77340 (Huntsville).
  • About 26 percent of the 872 homes inside the county's mapped high-risk zones carry a flood policy.

Our county graphic is a community locator. Flood zones alone do not establish coverage or premium.

FEMA Flood Insurance Study, Walker County (PDF)

OpenFEMA flood policy and claim data (as of September 8, 2026)

Huntsville, New Waverly, Riverside & rural properties

PPC fire rating & territory

PPC (Public Protection Classification) can affect home and business insurance prices.

Territory
Rated fire-service boundary and recognized automatic aid.
Station
Road miles to a recognized fire station.
Water supply
Distance to a creditable hydrant or other water supply.

Response areas are approximate, not verified PPC territories. Ask us to confirm your property’s PPC and territory; premium impact varies by insurer.

Walker County · 2023 to 2025 records

Beryl, the 2023 downburst and home repairs

NWS documented a May 23, 2023 downburst in Huntsville with snapped power lines and widespread tree damage, and during Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024 a 63 mph gust at Huntsville Municipal Airport with nearly 20,000 power outages across the county. Walker County is one of 27 counties eligible for the Texas GLO’s 2024 Disasters homeowner programs, which opened for applications on July 9, 2025.

After repairs, share work dates, invoices, unfinished work and changes in occupancy or building use.

  • National Weather Service records for 2016 to 2025 list 2 tornadoes in Walker County (strongest EF0), hail of 1.75 inches or larger on 4 days, a peak thunderstorm gust of 70 mph, 24 flash floods and 3 winter or ice storms.
  • FEMA's National Risk Index, a model rather than a claims record, puts Walker County's largest expected building losses on hurricane (relatively moderate) and tornado (relatively high); it rates hail relatively low and wildfire relatively low.
Homeowners insurance

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Roof repairs and temporary housing in Walker County

Homeowners claims paid in 2025

$6,919,642

Paid losses reported for Walker County in the Texas Department of Insurance county data.

This is the county total paid during 2025 and may include payments for earlier losses. It is not a claim count or an estimate for your property. It excludes renters, condo, dwelling and TWIA policies.

View TDI county loss data

Beryl in Huntsville · July 8, 2024

An early National Weather Service report listed a 59 mph gust at Huntsville at 10:03 AM on July 8, 2024. This was a station observation, not the highest wind across Walker County.

Read the National Weather Service report

Check what happens while repairs are made

Ask how roof damage would be valued and what deductible applies. Review the limits and conditions for temporary housing after covered damage makes a home unlivable. A power outage alone may be treated differently.

Read TDI coverage guidance

Sources checked October 6, 2026. The weather example is a separate historical event; it does not explain the 2025 payment total or predict future losses. Coverage depends on the policy and the circumstances of a loss.

Huntsville, TX insurance questions

Can you compare insurance companies in Huntsville, TX?

Yes. As an independent agency, we compare options from more than one insurance company for renters, auto, home and business coverage. TDI’s home insurance guide notes that each company has its own underwriting rules and rates, so one may offer a policy when another won’t. You can work with us by phone or online from Huntsville, New Waverly or anywhere in Walker County, TX.

Do I need renters insurance in Huntsville, TX?

Texas law does not require renters insurance, but a landlord might, so check your lease, and TDI recommends that roommates each buy their own policy. Have your rental address, move-in date and any lease requirements ready, and we can compare renters insurance options.

Renters live in 59 percent of Huntsville households (Census ACS 2020 to 2024), and a renters policy covers belongings and liability the landlord's policy does not.

What affects car insurance rates in New Waverly, TX?

Rates are based in part on each driver’s record, the type of car, how it is used and where it is usually kept, according to TDI’s auto insurance guide. New Waverly sits on Interstate 45, 13 miles south of Huntsville, so mention how far each car is driven to work or school. Tell us about each driver and vehicle, and we can compare auto insurance options, including uninsured motorist coverage.

As of August 31, 2026, about 9.7 percent of the vehicles registered in Walker County could not be matched to an insurance policy in the state's TexasSure database, one reason we review uninsured motorist coverage on every auto quote.

Do I need landlord insurance for a rental in Huntsville, TX?

Possibly. A homeowners policy is usually written for the home you live in, so a rental house may need landlord insurance, which is generally meant to cover the building and your liability as the owner. Tell us whether you rent the whole house or a room, and we can compare landlord insurance options.

Do contractors working in Huntsville, TX need general liability insurance?

Texas does not require it for most trades, but the job usually does. General contractors, property owners and public buyers around Huntsville commonly ask for a certificate of insurance before the first day, and licensed electrical contractors and responsible master plumbers must carry at least $300,000 of general liability coverage to keep their license. Tell us your trade, where you work and what the contract asks for, and we can compare general liability insurance options.

Is a few acres outside Huntsville, TX a homeowners policy or a farm and ranch policy?

It depends on how the land is used. A homeowners policy is written for a house and its yard, and most exclude farming or business activity on the property, so once there are cattle, hay, equipment or a barn that earns money, a farm and ranch policy usually fits better and can carry the house as well. Tell us the acreage, what lives on it and what it earns, and we can compare farm and ranch insurance options.

Who should I contact about a roof-damage insurance claim?

Contact your insurance company or agent promptly to report damage. If your policy is with us, call our office or use our claims support page for help finding the next step. Have your policy number, property address, date of damage, and any photos taken safely ready. Your insurer reviews the claim and determines coverage under your policy.

Do I need flood insurance near Riverside, TX?

It is worth asking about. Riverside was founded in 1872 on the west bank of the Trinity River, and FEMA’s records show 20 flood claims since 1978 in its ZIP code, 77367, with three flood policies in force there in September 2026. Homeowners policies generally don’t cover flood, and a new flood policy usually takes effect 30 days after you buy it. Tell us the address and we can look at your flood options.

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Let’s talk about your insurance in Huntsville, TX

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What to have ready

Gather the items that apply to your situation.

  • What you’d like help with and anything that has changed
  • The property address and how you use it
  • Your current policy, if you have one
  • Any move-in, renewal, or contract deadline