SB 1 — Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Last action — Effective immediately
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 18, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on September 05, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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71 sponsors
19 primary, 52 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
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By:AAPerry,S.B.ANo.A1 etAN al.ACT relating to campground and youth camp safety.
S.B.ANo.A1 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to campground and youth camp safety.
(B)AAcompletes construction of one or more new cabins located on the premises of a youth camp operated by the person;camp;
or (C)AAcompletes any renovation to one or more existing cabins located on the premises of the youth camp operated by the person that:
(b)(b)AANotwithstanding AANotwithstanding Subsection (a), the department may issue or renew a license to a youth camp described by Subsection (a) only if:
S.B.ANo.A1 (1)AAeach cabin location within a floodplain is a result of the cabin’s proximity to a lake, pond, or other still body S.B.ANo.A1 of water that:
Sec.A141.0091.AAADDITIONALSec. HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.
A141.0091.AAADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS;
EMERGENCY PLAN.
(b)AAThe executive commissioner by rule shall require a youth camp operator in the emergency evacuation plan the operator develops for a youth camp as required under Section 762.002 to:
S.B.ANo.A1 (B)AAa fire on the premises of the camp;
(C)AAa severe injury, severe illness, serious S.B.ANo.A1 accident, or death of one or more campers, visitors, camp staff, or camp volunteers that occurs:
and(E)AAan (E)AAanyepidemic; other natural disaster or emergency event required under department rules;
(F)AAan unauthorized or unknown individual present on the camp’s premises;
(G)AAa transportation emergency;
and (H)AAany other natural disaster or emergency event required under department rules;
(c)S.B.ANo.A1 AAThe(c)AAThe executive commissioner by rule shall require a youth camp operator to:to, at each youth camp the operator operates:
S.B.ANo.A1 (1)AAmaintain an operable radio capable of providing real-time weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service or a similar professional weather service at the camp;
(d)(d)AAIn AAIn developing ana emergencyyouth plancamp under’ Subsections (a),emergency plan, a youth camp operator must annually submit the initial or updated plan to the department for approval in the form and manner the department prescribes.
(e)AAIf(e) AAIf the department determines ana emergencyyouth plancamp submitted’ unders thissubmitted sectionemergency orplan Section 762.002 does not meet the minimum standards prescribed by department rulesrules, under this section, the youth camp operator shall revise and resubmit the plan not later than the 45th day after the date the operator S.B.ANo.A1 receives notice from the department of the plan’splan s deficiencies.
S.B.ANo.A1(f) (f)AAAAAA youth camp operator shall include any updated youth camp emergency plan as an attachment to each application to renew the operator s license under Section 141.005.
(g)(g)AANotwithstanding AANotwithstanding Section 762.002(c), not later than the 10th business day following the date the department approves a youth campcamp’s operator’ s emergency plan or, if the department determines the plan is deficient under Subsection (e), the operator’scamp s revised emergency plan, the operator shall provide a copy of the plan to:
(1)AAfor a campgroundcamp located in a municipality, the emergency management director or coordinator designated under Section 418.1015, Government Code, for the municipality;
(h)AAIn developing ana emergencyyouth plancamp under’ thiss section,emergency plan, a youth camp operator may consult with an emergency management director or coordinator described by Subsection (g).
(i) AAThe department shall store in a digital database each emergency plan submitted to the department under this section or Section 762.002 and provide access to that database toto: the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
(1)AAthe Texas Division of Emergency Management;
and (2)AAeach member of the Youth Camp Safety Multidisciplinary Team created under Section 141.0081.
(1)AAmake(1)AAprovide available the most recent version of ana youth camp’ s emergency plan submitted under this section to the parent or legal guardian of:
S.B.ANo.A1 (A)AAa camper who is participating in a camp session;
or S.B.ANo.A1 (B)AAa prospective camper who is registered to participate in a future camp session;
and (2)AAnotify the parent or legal guardian of a camper or prospective camper described by Subdivision (1) if any partarea of the camp is located within a floodplain.floodplain;
(k)AANotand more(3)AAensure thanthe 48parent hoursor afterlegal eachguardian campsigns sessionand begins,submits to the youth camp operator or a campstatement staffacknowledging memberreceipt shallof conductthe anotice mandatoryrequired safetyunder orientationSubdivision that:(2).
(k) AANot more than 48 hours after each youth camp session begins, the youth camp operator or a youth camp staff member shall conduct a mandatory safety orientation that:
and (3)AAtrains(3)AAprovides each camper developmentally appropriate instruction on the appropriate actions and procedures to follow in an emergency event, in accordance with the camp ’ s emergency plan required under this section and Section 762.002.
(1)AAprovide each youth camp staff member and volunteer with a copy of the camps most recent emergency plan;
(2)AAtrain(2)AAensure each camp staff member and volunteer onsuccessfully thecompletes contentstraining ofon the camp’scamp ’s emergency plan;plan in compliance with any minimum standards and required hours S.B.ANo.A1 established by department rule;
(3)AAinstruct each camp staff member and volunteer on the proper procedures to follow in an emergency event under the camp s emergency plan;
and (4)AAmaintain written records documenting each camp staff member s and volunteer’ s successful completion of the training required under this subsection.
S.B.ANo.A1 (m)AAA youth camp operator shall:
(1)AAconspicuously post in each cabin on the youth camp premises the proper evacuation route described in the youth camp ’s emergency planplan; under this section and Section 762.002;
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and (2)AAensure each evacuation route on the camp premises,premises described in the emergency plan under this section and Section 762.002, is illuminated at night.
Sec.A141.0092.AAREDUNDANTSec. INTERNET CONNECTIONS REQUIRED.
A141.0092.AAREDUNDANT INTERNET CONNECTIONS REQUIRED.
(b)AAA(b) AAA youth camp operator shall provide and maintain for a youth camp:
S.B.ANo.A1 (1)AAInternet services through a broadband service that connects to the Internet using end-to-end fiber optic facilities;
S.B.ANo.A1SECTION SECTIONA5.AASectionA5.AASection 141.008(a), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows:
[In developing the rules to be adopted by the executive commissioner, the department shall consult parents, youth camp operators, and appropriate public and private officials and organizations.] SECTIONSECTIONA6.AASubtitle A6.AASubtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Chapter 762 to read as follows:
(3)AA"Campground operator" means a person who owns, S.B.ANo.A1 operates, controls, or supervises a campground, regardless of profit.
This term includes any area removed from the S.B.ANo.A1 100-year floodplain by a letter of map amendment, a letter of map revision based on fill, or a substantially similar administrative process conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
and (C)AAsheltering campground occupants in place on S.B.ANo.A1 issuance of:
(b)(b)AAA AAA campground operator shall:
S.B.ANo.A1 (1)AAimplement the emergency evacuation plan developed under Subsection (a)(2)(A) on issuance by the National Weather Service of a flash flood or flood warning for an area of the campground;
(d)AAAn(d) AAAn emergency plan submitted to, received by, or accessed by an emergency management director or coordinator under Section 418.1015, Government Code, or any governmental entity under this section is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Sec.A762.003.AAFIRESec. PROTECTION STANDARDS.
(a)A762.003.AAFIRE ThisPROTECTION sectionSTANDARDS. does not apply to a campground owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
(b)AAA(a) campgroundThis mustsection complydoes withnot theapply Nationalto Firea Protectioncampground Associationowned 1194,or Standardcontrolled forby Recreationala Vehiclegovernmental ParksS.B.ANo.A1 andentity. Campgrounds, 2021 Edition, other than Sections 1.1.1 and 5.1.1.1.
(c)(b) AAA governmentalcampground entitymust maycomply adoptwith athe policy,National rule,Fire S.B.ANo.A1Protection ordinance,Association or1194, orderStandard tofor regulateRecreational environmentalVehicle healthParks and sanitation,Campgrounds, electrical2021 distributionEdition, systemother safety,than liquefiedSections petroleum1.1.1 gas storage and dispensing5.1.1.1. safety, or fire protection only if the policy, rule, ordinance, or order does not impose standards more stringent than the standards described under Subsection (b).
(c)AAA governmental entity may adopt a policy, rule, ordinance, or order to regulate environmental health and sanitation, electrical distribution system safety, liquefied petroleum gas storage and dispensing safety, or fire protection only if the policy, rule, ordinance, or order does not impose standards more stringent than the standards described under Subsection (b).
SECTIONSECTIONA8.AANot A8.AANot later than January 1, 2026, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt the rules required by Section 141.0091, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act.
SECTIONA9.AANotwithstanding Section 141.0091, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act, a youth camp operator is not required to submit ana youth camp emergency plan to the Department of State Health Services until April 1, 2026.
If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of S.B.ANo.A1 the legislative session.
12S.B.ANo.A1 ______________________________AAAA______________________________ President of the SenateAAAAAAAAAAAAASpeaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B.ANo.A1 passed the Senate on AugustA21,A2025, by the following vote:
YeasA28, NaysA0;
and that the Senate concurred in House amendment on September A3,A2025, by the following vote:
YeasA26, NaysA0.
______________________________ AAAASecretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B.ANo.A1 passed the House, with amendment, on September A3,A2025, by the following vote:
YeasA120, NaysA4, one present not voting.
______________________________ AAAAChief Clerk of the House Approved:
______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAADate ______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAGovernor 14
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Action History
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Sponsors
- Terri Leo Wilson · Cosponsor
- Trey Wharton · Cosponsor
- Denise Villalobos · Cosponsor
- Cody Vasut · Cosponsor
- Gary VanDeaver · Cosponsor
- David Spiller · Cosponsor
- Shelby Slawson · Cosponsor
- Matt Shaheen · Cosponsor
- Angelia Orr · Cosponsor
- Tom Oliverson · Cosponsor
- Will Metcalf · Cosponsor
- AJ Louderback · Cosponsor
- Janie Lopez · Cosponsor
- Jeff Leach · Cosponsor
- Brooks Landgraf · Cosponsor
- Suleman Lalani · Cosponsor
- Todd Hunter · Cosponsor
- Lacey Hull · Cosponsor
- Donna Howard · Cosponsor
- Hillary Hickland · Cosponsor
- Charlie Geren · Cosponsor
- Stan Gerdes · Cosponsor
- Cassandra Garcia Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Caroline Fairly · Cosponsor
- Pat Curry · Cosponsor
- Charles Cunningham · Cosponsor
- Tom Craddick · Cosponsor
- Harris Davila · Cosponsor
- Angie Button · Cosponsor
- John Bucy III · Cosponsor
- Greg Bonnen · Cosponsor
- Keith Bell · Cosponsor
- Jeff Barry · Cosponsor
- Trent Ashby · Cosponsor
- John McQueeney · Primary
- Mano DeAyala · Primary
- Leo Wilson · Cosponsor
- Morgan Meyer · Primary
- Drew Darby · Primary
- Judith Zaffirini · Cosponsor
- Royce West · Cosponsor
- Kevin Sparks · Cosponsor
- Tan Parker · Cosponsor
- Borris Miles · Cosponsor
- José Menéndez · Cosponsor
- Bryan Hughes · Cosponsor
- Bob Hall · Cosponsor
- Roland Gutierrez · Cosponsor
- Sarah Eckhardt · Cosponsor
- Donna Campbell · Cosponsor
- Brian Birdwell · Cosponsor
- Carol Alvarado · Cosponsor
- Charles Schwertner · Primary
- Angela Paxton · Primary
- Robert Nichols · Primary
- Mayes Middleton · Primary
- Lois Kolkhorst · Primary
- Joan Huffman · Primary
- Adam Hinojosa · Primary
- Brent Hagenbuch · Primary
- César Blanco · Primary
- Paul Bettencourt · Primary
- Charles Perry · Primary
- Pete Flores · Primary
- Juan Hinojosa · Primary
- Phil King · Primary
- Molly Cook · Cosponsor
- Brandon Creighton · Cosponsor
- Nathan Johnson · Cosponsor
- Phil King · Primary
- Molly Cook · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →19 sponsors · 52 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on · 3 voted No
Co-sponsors (52)
- Terri Leo Wilson
- Trey Wharton
- Denise Villalobos
- Cody Vasut
- Gary VanDeaver
- David Spiller
- Shelby Slawson
- Matt Shaheen
- Angelia Orr
- Tom Oliverson
- Will Metcalf
- AJ Louderback
- Janie Lopez
- Jeff Leach
- Brooks Landgraf
- Suleman Lalani
- Todd Hunter
- Lacey Hull
- Donna Howard
- Hillary Hickland
- Charlie Geren
- Stan Gerdes
- Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
- Caroline Fairly
- Pat Curry
- Charles Cunningham
- Tom Craddick
- Harris Davila
- Angie Button
- John Bucy III
- Greg Bonnen
- Keith Bell
- Jeff Barry
- Trent Ashby
- Leo Wilson
- Judith Zaffirini
- Royce West
- Kevin Sparks
- Tan Parker
- Borris Miles
- José Menéndez
- Bryan Hughes
- Bob Hall
- Roland Gutierrez
- Sarah Eckhardt
- Donna Campbell
- Brian Birdwell
- Carol Alvarado
- Molly Cook
- Brandon Creighton
- Nathan Johnson
- Molly Cook
Not signed on (113)
113 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 113 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 120 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| Total | 120 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 3% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (151)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
How each member voted (2)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Paxton | — | Not Voting |
| José Menéndez | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1?
- SB 1 is sponsored by Terri Leo Wilson, Trey Wharton, Denise Villalobos, Cody Vasut, Gary VanDeaver, David Spiller, Shelby Slawson, Matt Shaheen, Angelia Orr, Tom Oliverson, Will Metcalf, AJ Louderback, Janie Lopez, Jeff Leach, Brooks Landgraf, Suleman Lalani, Todd Hunter, Lacey Hull, Donna Howard, Hillary Hickland, Charlie Geren, Stan Gerdes, Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra, Caroline Fairly, Pat Curry, Charles Cunningham, Tom Craddick, Harris Davila, Angie Button, John Bucy III, Greg Bonnen, Keith Bell, Jeff Barry, Trent Ashby, John McQueeney, Mano DeAyala, Leo Wilson, Morgan Meyer, Drew Darby, Judith Zaffirini, Royce West, Kevin Sparks, Tan Parker, Borris Miles, José Menéndez, Bryan Hughes, Bob Hall, Roland Gutierrez, Sarah Eckhardt, Donna Campbell, Brian Birdwell, Carol Alvarado, Charles Schwertner, Angela Paxton, Robert Nichols, Mayes Middleton, Lois Kolkhorst, Joan Huffman, Adam Hinojosa, Brent Hagenbuch, César Blanco, Paul Bettencourt, Charles Perry, Pete Flores, Juan Hinojosa, Phil King, Molly Cook, Brandon Creighton, and Nathan Johnson.
- What is the current status of SB 1?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 18, 2025. Enacted.
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