The bill, H.B. No. 269, introduces new regulations for campgrounds located in floodways in Texas by adding Chapter 761 to the Health and Safety Code. It defines key terms such as "campground," "campground entity," "division," and "floodway," and establishes requirements for campground construction and expansion within floodway areas. Specifically, campground entities must submit construction plans to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for approval, ensuring that the plans minimize flooding risks, allow for safe evacuation, and provide access for emergency responders. The division is tasked with adopting rules to implement these requirements, including standards for campground structures and procedures for plan submission and review.

Additionally, the bill allows for administrative penalties of up to $1,000 for violations of the new regulations, with each day of non-compliance considered a separate violation. It also provides a private cause of action for individuals harmed by violations, allowing them to seek damages, including attorney's fees. Notably, compliance with these new requirements is not mandatory until March 1, 2026, and the division is required to adopt the necessary rules before that date.

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