April 17, 2026
In This Issue:
- ALTA: Measuring the Complexity of Title Production - A Study of Operational Demands, Risks, and Curative Challenges
- Compliance Reminder: 2025 TDI Agent Statistical Report Due In Two Weeks on May 1. On-Demand Webinar Available to Help You Prepare Your Report
- ICYMI: Texas Legislature Interim Hearings Underway. Property Taxes and Other Issues on the Agenda
ALTA: Measuring the Complexity of Title Production - A Study of Operational Demands, Risks, and Curative Challenges
ALTA | March 2026
Title companies do far more than facilitate closings—they identify risks, resolve defects, and ensure buyers and lenders receive clear and insurable title. Building on a 2024 report, this
study examines the operational complexity of title production and curative work. It analyzes the documents reviewed, the issues encountered, and the actions required to clear title and protect consumers.
Conducted in partnership with ndp | analytics in 2025, the survey captures the time, resources, coordination, and expertise title professionals invest to produce a clean, insurable title:
Review ALTA's report »
Compliance Reminder: 2025 TDI Agent Statistical Report Due In Two Weeks on May 1. On-Demand Webinar Available to Help You Prepare Your Report
TLTA | April 16, 2026
The May 1, 2026, deadline for submitting your 2025 TDI Agent Statistical Report is approaching. If you haven't started your report yet, now is the time.
As a reminder, TDI issued this data call in accordance with Texas Insurance Code §2703.153, which requires all title insurance companies and agents doing business in Texas to annually submit data used to set title insurance premium rates. This is the first year under TDI's new rule establishing fixed annual timelines for data collection.
You must respond to this data call no later than May 1, 2026 using the
provided instructions and forms. If you have questions, contact TDI's Property and Casualty Actuarial Office at 512-676-6693 or
[email protected].
Review TDI's instructions, forms »
On-Demand Webinar Available to Help Agents Prepare Their Reports
2025 TDI Agent Statistical Report: What You Need to Know Before May 1
Recorded March 24, 2026 | 2.0 Hrs. Escrow CE Credit
Ann Garza, SVP and Chief Title Officer at Benchmark Title, walks through the report form by form — explaining how the data ties back to your financials, where agents most often run into trouble, and how to avoid errors that result in resubmissions.
Your purchase includes an annotated fillable experience report, the TDI General Instruction Manual, the TDI FAQ, and a supplemental Q&A document.
Access the On-Demand Recording »
ICYMI: Texas Legislature Interim Hearings Underway. Property Taxes and Other Issues on the Agenda
TLTA | April 9, 2026
The Texas House and Senate recently published their interim charges, and interim hearings are underway. As referenced in this
Dateline article detailing all of the interim charges in the mix during the lead up to the Texas Legislature's 90th Session in January 2027, your TLTA Advocacy Team are studying these charges and have continued dialogue with legislators and leadership to ensure we're providing the information they need as they consider issues that could impact our real estate marketplace.
Legislative committees will produce reports based on their study of their interim charges, including recommendations on policy changes. Recommendations made by committees during the interim process often become legislation filed during the session.
Senate Finance to Meet Sept. 2 to Consider Additional Property Tax Cuts
The Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to meet Sept. 2 to discuss the following interim charge (and other subjects):
“... Study and report on the effect of the continued increasing of the Homestead Exemption. Assess the impact of reducing the senior homestead exemption from 65 to 55 years of age…"
Review the hearing notice »