The bill, titled "An Act relating to campground emergency safety certification requirements; providing a civil penalty," introduces new regulations for campground operators in Texas. It establishes Chapter 762 in the Health and Safety Code, which mandates that campground operators must obtain an emergency safety certification issued by the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The chapter outlines definitions related to campgrounds and operators, and it requires operators to develop and implement an emergency preparedness plan that includes communication devices for guests during emergencies, signage for evacuation procedures, and any additional measures deemed necessary by the division.

Furthermore, the bill imposes a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation of these requirements, with each day of non-compliance considered a separate violation. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is tasked with adopting the necessary rules by March 1, 2026, but campground operators will not be required to hold the emergency safety certification until May 1, 2026. The act will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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