The bill, H.B. No. 63, 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 authorizes the division to impose administrative penalties of up to $1,000 for violations of the new regulations and allows for civil actions against campground entities for personal injury or damages resulting from such violations. Campground entities are required to post notices on their websites regarding the floodway status of their campgrounds. Compliance with the new regulations is not mandatory until March 1, 2026, and the bill includes provisions for the Texas Division of Emergency Management to adopt necessary rules following the bill's effective date.

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