February 26, 2026
In This Issue:
- New Title Insurance Basic Premium Rate Effective March 1
- New FinCEN residential real estate reporting rule effective nationwide March 1
- TDI issues call for 2025 Title Agent Statistical Data. Reports due by May 1.
- ICYMI: New Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys effective Feb. 23
- Early voting for March primaries continues through Friday
New Title Insurance Basic Premium Rate effective this Sunday, March 1
TLTA | Feb. 26, 2026
The new Title Insurance Basic Premium Rate adopted by Texas Department of Insurance becomes effective this Sunday, March 1.
Learn more about this rate change »
If you have questions about this change, please contact TLTA Vice President of Government Relations and Counsel
Aaron Day.
New FinCEN residential real estate reporting rule effective nationwide this Sunday, March 1
TLTA | Feb. 26, 2026
A new rule adopted by FinCEN requires new reporting for certain all-cash residential real estate transfers. These new reporting requirements go into effect this Sunday, March 1.
Learn more and access educational tools and resources to help you comply »
TDI issues call for 2025 Title Agent Statistical Data. Reports due by May 1.
TLTA | Feb. 26, 2026
TDI has adopted a new rule establishing set timelines for collecting statistical data annually. This year’s data collection will be the first year under this new rule.
Today, TDI issued the call for 2025 Agent Statistical Data. The instructions and forms can be
found here. Reports are due by May 1.
Looking for help preparing your agent statistical report?
TLTA has produced a new, updated webinar to help agents prepared their statistical reports for TDI, which is due by May 1.
Webinar: 2025 TDI Agent Statistical Report: What You Need to Know Before May 1
March 24, 2026, 10:00 - 11:40 a.m. CST
Presenter: Ann Garza, Benchmark Title
Learn more and register now »
ICYMI: New Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys effective Feb. 23
American Surveyor | Feb. 1, 2026
After over three years of work by the Joint ALTA/NSPS Work Group, the 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys were adopted by the American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors in October 2025 with an effective date of February 23, 2026.
Read more »
Early voting for March primaries continues through Friday
TLTA | Feb. 26, 2026
Most elections in Texas are decided during the primaries, when turnout is lower and the most engaged voters shape who advances to the general election. If you wait until November, the real choice may already have been made — which is why participating in the primary is often the most consequential vote you’ll cast.
Early voting for the primary election continues through Friday Please make your plan to vote and encourage your network to do the same.
Who Represents Me
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Where to Vote and Other Need to Know Info
Find polling location and more using
these resources from TX Secretary of State's office.
Primary Election Dates to Note on Your Calendar
Feb. 17 to Feb. 27 - Early Voting
Feb. 20 - Last day for county to receive applications to vote by mail
March 3 - Election Day