HB 19 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

Relating to required flood disaster plans for campgrounds; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 19 requires all campground operators (both public and private) in Texas to create, annually update, and submit written flood disaster plans to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. These plans must detail safety measures for flood emergencies and be posted at the campground or shared online. Campground entities must also provide copies to staff, campers, and local emergency services. Failure to comply may result in civil penalties enforced by the attorney general. The bill focuses on improving safety preparedness for campers during flood events.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 4, 2025 Last action Aug 12, 2025
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Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Aug 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Aug 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Aug 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Aug 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Aug 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Aug 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding
lower
Aug 4, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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