Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas Legislature for passing legislation aimed at improving safety standards at youth camps throughout the state. The move comes in response to recent tragedies, including the deaths of children during the Fourth of July floods.

“Cecilia and I continue to pray for the families who lost loved ones during the catastrophic Fourth of July floods,” said Governor Abbott. “Last week, we sat with these families, heard their heartbreak, and saw the unimaginable pain of parents who sent their children to camp but never got to bring them home. No parent should ever endure that kind of loss. These families asked for critical camp safety legislation, and the bills passed this week by the House and Senate will ensure that no parent has to fear sending their child to a camp in Texas. I applaud Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas Legislature for making this legislation a priority. I look forward to signing the bill into law.”

The new legislation was developed following calls from affected families for improved safety measures at youth camps after recent severe weather events led to fatalities among campers.