Next Monday: Changes to the Windstorm Certification Program

Beginning June 1, the windstorm certification process will be administered solely by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). At that time:

• TWIA will stop accepting applications for Certificates of Compliance for completed structural improvements. May 31 is the last day TWIA will accept applications.
• TDI will start issuing Certificates of Compliance for completed structural improvements. TDI will continue to issue Certificates of Compliance for new and in-progress structural improvements.

This change and its effective date are required by legislation passed in 2019 (Senate Bill 615 and House Bill 1900).

Background: Windstorm Certification
The windstorm certification process:

• certifies a structure can withstand strong wind and hail, and
• produces a Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8/WPI-8-C).

Certificates of Compliance are an important eligibility requirement for wind and hail coverage through TWIA and some private insurance companies.

Learn More
If you have any questions or concerns, our Policy Services team is here to help. Email us at agentservices@twia.org or call us at (800) 231-5360. Due to higher than usual call volume associated with the COVID-19 crisis, please email us for fastest service.