Senate OKs Limits On Hail Damage Claims

The Senate has approved imposing limits on Texas homeowners filing insurance claims for roof damage following hailstorms — despite opponents’ worries it favors insurers over policyholders. Republican Sen. Larry Taylor’s proposal establishes deadlines for filing claims and strengthens penalties for inflating claims adjustments. It passed 21-10 on Thursday, a day after hours of debate and a preliminary vote. Taylor said it will stop groups trolling neighborhoods after large storms, signing up people with only minimal damage in hopes of building large and unnecessary lawsuits against insurers.