Relating to the required provision to campers at youth camps of radio frequency identification tags.
This bill requires youth camp operators in Texas to provide each camper with a battery-powered radio tag capable of tracking their location if they go missing or during severe weather events or disasters. The tags must actively transmit location data without physical contact, as defined in the bill. Camp operators must implement this system, with health officials developing specific implementation rules. The requirement applies to all youth camps and takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 21, 2025
Last action Jul 21, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keresa Richardson
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 144
Scope: TX
Hi! I can help you understand HB 144. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline