Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas Legislature for passing new legislation aimed at improving safety at youth camps throughout Texas. The move comes in response to the tragic events during the Fourth of July floods, which resulted in loss of life among camp attendees.
Governor Abbott referenced his recent meeting with families affected by the disaster, stating: “Cecilia and I continue to pray for the families who lost loved ones during the catastrophic Fourth of July floods. 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 newly approved bills are intended to strengthen protocols and standards at youth camps statewide in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
