House Bill No. 2701 introduces new construction standards for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in Texas by adding Chapter 764 to the Health and Safety Code. This chapter defines a "governmental entity" and specifies that the new standards apply only to privately owned recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds that offer sites primarily for transient guest use. The bill mandates compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's 2021 standards for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, with exceptions for certain sections. Additionally, it allows governmental entities to regulate environmental health and safety, provided their standards do not exceed those established in the new chapter.

The bill also includes a provision that exempts existing recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds from compliance with the new standards until September 1, 2026, giving them time to adjust to the new regulations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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