AUSTIN, TX — April 2026

The NAIFA-Texas proudly recognizes Greg Abbott for officially proclaiming April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month in the State of Texas.

Observed nationwide each April, Financial Literacy Month serves as a reminder of the importance of equipping individuals and families with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions.

Strengthening Financial Knowledge Across Texas

Governor Abbott’s proclamation underscores a shared commitment to improving financial education and long-term economic stability for Texans. From understanding budgeting basics to preparing for retirement, financial literacy plays a critical role in helping individuals confidently navigate life’s financial milestones.

This recognition also comes at a time when financial education continues to gain momentum across the state, including recent efforts to expand personal financial literacy requirements in Texas schools—ensuring future generations are better prepared for financial independence.

The Role of NAIFA-Texas Members

NAIFA-Texas members are deeply committed to advancing financial literacy in their communities. As trusted financial professionals, they provide guidance on:

• Budgeting and cash flow management
• Insurance and risk protection
• Retirement planning
• Wealth accumulation and preservation

Through one-on-one advising, educational events, and community outreach, NAIFA-Texas members help Texans build confidence in their financial futures.

A Call to Action During Financial Literacy Month

Throughout April, NAIFA-Texas encourages members, partners, and community leaders to take an active role in promoting financial literacy by:

• Hosting workshops and educational seminars
• Sharing accessible financial resources
• Engaging clients in meaningful financial conversations
• Supporting policies that expand access to financial education

Building a More Financially Secure Texas

Financial literacy is not just an individual benefit—it strengthens families, communities, and the broader Texas economy. NAIFA-Texas is proud to support this important initiative and remains committed to empowering Texans with the knowledge and guidance they need to succeed.

Read the full proclamation here

Republican and Democratic Senators and House Members are calling for a fiscal commission to recommend solutions to the problem of skyrocketing federal debt and deficit. The proposed commission would include 16 members chosen by Congressional leadership – 12 lawmakers along with four outside experts. Its mission would be to recommend policies to stabilize the national debt at 100 percent of the economy by 2039 and achieve 75-year solvency for the federal trust funds. Recommendations receiving a majority vote by the commission, including two votes from each party, would receive expedited consideration in the Senate and House.

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is celebrating our 150‑year anniversary in 2026.

We’re honoring a legacy that began in 1876 when the 15th Legislature created the Department of Insurance, Statistics, and History.

In the 1870s, most Texans bought insurance policies from companies based in other states and foreign countries. Only four of the 61 companies selling insurance in Texas were Texas-based in 1874.

Today, TDI regulates 3,447 companies, including 843 Texas-based insurers.

Our $293.9 billion insurance market is now the second largest in the United States and the fifth largest in the world.

Through all this change, our core mission has remained constant: protecting consumers.

We do this by regulating the insurance industry fairly and diligently, promoting a stable and competitive market, and providing information that makes a difference.

As we celebrate 150 years, we honor our past and look forward to building an even stronger future for Texas.

Learn more

History of the Texas Department of Insurance