What this is
Texas proposes building standards to protect youth camp buildings in flood-prone areas.
House Bill 75 would strengthen health and safety rules for youth camps across Texas. Sponsored by Don McLaughlin, this bill focuses on protecting camps located in flood-risk areas — those within a 100-year floodplain or within five feet of one.
The bill directs Texas health officials to create building standards that help camps prevent and reduce flooding damage. These new flood-protection standards would apply to all buildings and structures at camps in vulnerable locations. By requiring camps to build with flooding in mind, the law aims to keep young people safer during camp activities.
The bill also strengthens existing safety rules for all youth camps in Texas. Camps must already follow standards about supervision, staff qualifications, sanitation, medical services, food safety, water quality, waste disposal, water safety, boating equipment, vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and staff background checks. House Bill 75 builds on these proven protections.
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The bill was introduced in the Texas Legislature in 2025. Lawmakers can pass it immediately with a two-thirds vote, or it takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends. This approach gives our state a chance to better protect the young people who attend camps, especially in areas where flooding poses real risks to camp facilities and activities.
Key details
- Floodplain distance: 100-year floodplain or within 5 feet
- Bill sponsor: Don McLaughlin
- Bill number: HB 75
- Effective timing: 91 days after legislative session ends (if not passed with 2/3 majority)
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How this affects households
Under $30,000
If you send your kids to summer camps, those camps will be safer from flooding. This helps protect your children without costing you more money.
$30,000-$60,000
Your family gets better safety protection if your kids attend youth camps in flood areas. Camp fees might go up slightly as camps upgrade their buildings.
$60,000-$100,000
Youth camps your children attend will be safer from flood damage. You may see small increases in camp costs as facilities meet new building standards.
Over $100,000
Your kids get enhanced safety at youth camps through better flood protection. Any camp fee increases from facility upgrades are unlikely to affect your family budget meaningfully.
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