Relating to youth camp flood safety requirements and a study on and grants for flotation devices for youth camp cabins.
HB 307 requires youth camp operators in Texas to provide life jackets for every camper and life rafts for each cabin used for overnight stays, aiming to improve flood safety. The bill also mandates a study on the costs of these safety measures and establishes a state grant program covering 50% of expenses for camps to equip cabins with life jackets and rafts. Existing camps have until January 1, 2029, to comply, while the study must be completed by April 1, 2026. The grant program is funded with $10 million and expires in 2031.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 28, 2025
Last action Aug 28, 2025
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Liz Campos
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