Texas Senate Approves Camp Safety Act After Deadly Floods

Senate Bill 1: The Heavens 27 Camp Safety Act

• 📌 The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 1, also known as the Heavens 27 Camp Safety Act.
• 🎯 This legislation was named in memory of the 27 lives lost during the deadly July flooding in the Hill Country.

New Safety Regulations for Camps

• ⚡ The bill mandates new safety standards for camps across the state.
• ⚠️ Camps will be required to install real-time weather alert systems.
• 🗺️ Staff must be trained on evacuation routes and develop comprehensive emergency preparedness plans.

Floodplain Restrictions and Reporting

• 🚫 The legislation prohibits the construction of sleeping cabins in floodplains.
• 🤝 Camps will be required to share their safety plans with local emergency managers.

Legislative Process and Future Actions

• ✅ The bill passed the Senate unanimously after approximately an hour and a half of discussion.
• 🗓️ The State Senate is expected to address congressional redistricting maps on the following day.