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Mullen Insurance Agency has been providing high quality dealer bonds, garage insurance and many types of commercial insurance services in Texas for over 30 years.
Our team of insurance professionals have the knowledge, skills, markets and desire necessary to provide you with the most pleasant insurance experience possible.
Our experienced staff of garage insurance, auto dealer bond and commercial insurance experts are ready to help. Your questions and claims are always handled in a fast, friendly and professional manner.
We have the best selection of policies and carriers to fill any need. Let us show you how we can save you money, keep you protected and feeling secure 365 days a year.
The risk of hail damage is a growing concern for car dealerships. To provide the peace of mind and protection you need, we now offer Auto – Hail Safe, a supplemental hail insurance policy.
Traditional insurance polices typically have high deductibles and long complicated claims processes for hail damaged vehicles.
Our hail insurance policy has no deductibles, a quick and simple claims process and flexible coverage options to fit your needs.
You select the payout limits and hail size options to customize the policy to your needs.
Whenever a storm hits, stations detect and understand the storm's unique fingerprint.
We offer a 100% transparent policy trigger, with no adjusters, no waiting and no hassle.
You can request a hail insurance quote by clicking the request a quote button below or by giving us a call at 972-681-6297. You can also learn more by clicking the hail insurance information button below.
You can request a hail insurance quote by clicking the request a quote button below or by giving us a call at 972-681-6297.
You can also learn more by clicking the hail insurance information button below.
Our seven Texas motor vehicle bond markets allow us to provide auto dealer bonds with premiums starting at $227.50–depending on the dealer’s operation.
Among the many bonds we provide to our customers are:
Call us for all of your Texas bonding needs!
Personal service, best prices… I wouldn’t even think of looking elsewhere. I’ve been a loyal customer since 2008.
Outstanding Customer Service and Support. I would strongly recommend their services to everyone.
We have been happy clients for years! Ann and her team know their stuff, and are the hardest working people in the business! Everyone is always friendly and the service is fast, accurate, and hassle free. I know with Mullen my company is protected, and I would recommend them 100%!!!
We love everyone in this office. I am the most needy customer and they always exceed my needs. Everyone has the best customer service and they’re super helpful! They have the best solutions for all my Dealer needs.
We all want to express our thanks to you for the commitment, dedication, devotion and support throughout the 2020 year that you have given our Agency and particularly to myself. I cannot begin to tell you in words how much we appreciate you and for all the hard work you have done for us all.
It goes without saying that you have been and always are a professional and an amazing individual to us all and my personal appreciation to you is well above measure. We again appreciate you and are looking forward towards an encouraging and continued progressive 2021 year for us both
Whether you’re getting insurance for the first time on your commercial vehicle or looking to improve an existing policy, we have you covered.
We specialize in commercial insurance and provide coverage for nearly all types of commercial vehicles.
Commercial auto insurance policies can provide you with four types of critical protection:
Protect your vehicle and your business by giving us a call today!
After you click Submit Request, we’ll review your information and begin preparing your insurance quote. We’ll also contact you to gather additional details and customize insurance options to fit your needs.
After you click Submit Request, we’ll review your information and begin preparing your insurance quote.
We’ll also contact you to gather additional details and customize insurance options to fit your needs.
Determining the best solution to protect your investment is not difficult IF you are choosing only between single-interest and insurance you obtain separate from your lienholder. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the dealer is better served by working with a specialized agent in choosing the coverages needed and controls he requires. As icing on the cake, it is generally less expensive as well.
In today’s economy and with rapid changes taking place across industries, employment practices liability claims have become a reality.
No longer is the exposure limited to large companies or larger corporations. Indeed, smaller companies are equally at risk.
There are a number of ways small business people can protect themselves by being proactive in the management of their insurance program. One important important way small business owners can protect themselves is with the purchase of workers comp insurance.
The last Texas legislative session voted into law several changes that affect our dealers’ daily business:
As we all know from personal experience, finding affordable property insurance, both building and contents, has become a challenge.
With that thought in mind, our Mullen Team has worked diligently in all directions in search of a product we could proudly offer to our Texas Independent Auto Dealers and one that still did not have a premium to break the bank.
We now have such a product for Texas auto dealers.
A couple of days ago, a new dealer came into our office in search of a bond and insurance for his business. Once he had his bond in hand, he sat down to talk with an underwriter, and I overheard a conversation that went something like this.
TxDMV Updated ID Requirements – What Dealers Need to Know
TxDMV has issued Registration and Title Bulletin 001-26 outlining new identification requirements for vehicle registration transactions.
Key Dates (read this first)
· March 5, 2026 – New ID rules apply to initial registrations
· January 1, 2027 – New ID rules apply to registration renewals
Until January 1, 2027, registration renewals continue under pre-November 18, 2025 procedures.
Initial Registrations (Effective March 5, 2026)
For standard initial registrations (including RPO), ID is required for both title and registration and must meet List A requirements.
List A – Acceptable ID (must be valid & unexpired)
Any ONE of the following:
· REAL ID–compliant driver’s license or state ID (any U.S. state or territory), OR
· Non-REAL ID driver’s license/state ID from a state requiring proof of legal presence (includes Texas), OR
· Non-REAL ID license/state ID PLUS one of:
· U.S. birth certificate
· Certificate of Naturalization
· Certificate of Citizenship
· U.S. passport, OR
· Foreign passport PLUS:
· Form I-94 (not Parole status), OR
· Current permanent resident card, OR
· Unexpired immigrant visa (DHS)
· Texas License to Carry (LTC) issued by DPS
Other Registration Types
Permits, temporary plates, alternate registrations, commercial registrations, and similar transactions follow List B requirements.
List B – Acceptable Photo ID
· Driver’s license or ID (any U.S. state or territory)
· Texas License to Carry
· U.S. passport
· Foreign passport
· U.S. military ID
· NATO or Status of Forces Agreement ID
· DHS, Department of State, or USCIS ID
List B IDs may be expired up to 12 months.
Agent Submissions
If an agent submits an application on behalf of a business, trust, or leasing company:
· The agent must present their own photo ID
· The agent’s ID must meet List B standards
What Dealers Should Do Now
· Continue current ID procedures until March 5, 2026
· Review intake procedures for initial registrations
· Ensure staff understand List A vs. List B
TxDMV has indicated additional training and system updates are forthcoming. TIADA will continue monitoring implementation and provide additional guidance as needed.
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The new Texas metal plate law (HB 718) is officially in effect. This means all Texas dealers must now issue metal plates at the point of sale, replacing the use of temporary tags.
To support this transition, the TxDMV has launched a suite of tools and resources to help you stay compliant and minimize disruptions to your operations.
Key Dealer Resources & Support:
TxDMV Customer Support Hotline:
Contact TxDMV for Specific Issues:
Helpful Tips:
Tools & Training for Dealers:
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If you have ever lent a car or provided a loaner vehicle and the borrower had an at-fault accident, you have likely experienced the liability headaches associated with the practice. Even if you haven’t had personal experience with the perils involved, a knowledgeable garage insurance agent has mentioned them to you on multiple occasions.
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Mullen Insurance is a locally owned independent insurance agency in Garland, Texas. We proudly serve our fellow Texans in all areas of the Lone Star State.
