Relating to campground emergency safety certification requirements; providing a civil penalty.

HB 248 requires all commercial campgrounds in Texas to obtain emergency safety certification by developing and submitting an approved emergency preparedness plan to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The plan must mandate that each cabin include communication devices (like satellite equipment or radios) for emergencies without relying on cell towers or landlines, and post clear evacuation procedures at cabin entrances. Campground operators who fail to comply face a $1,000 civil penalty per violation, with each day of non-compliance counted as a separate offense. The Texas Division of Emergency Management will establish the certification program and set specific rules for plan approval by March 1, 2026.