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HB71: Relating to emergency preparedness requirements for youth camps, camps, and entities that provide high-risk activities for minors; authorizing a civil penalty.

: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 22, 2025
STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
PUBLIC NOTICE
Minors
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Minors--Health & Safety
Safety
FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
YOUTH CAMPS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to emergency preparedness requirements for youth camps, camps, and entities that provide high-risk activities for minors; authorizing a civil penalty.

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