HB307

Relating to youth camp flood safety requirements and a study on and grants for flotation devices for youth camp cabins.

Introduced·8/28/25
Introduced Text

Texas HB307 mandates youth camp operators to provide flotation devices for campers and establishes a study and grant program for these devices.

Texas HB307 requires youth camp operators to provide life jackets and life rafts for campers in each cabin. The Department of State Health Services will monitor compliance and report noncompliance online. The bill mandates a study on the cost of these flotation devices and establishes a grant program to cover 50% of the costs for equipping cabins. The study must be completed by April 1, 2026, and the grant program will expire on September 1, 2031.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Aug 28, 2025

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