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 Taylors 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.
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