The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to enhance emergency preparedness and safety requirements for youth camps in Texas. It mandates the executive commissioner to establish health and safety standards, which now include fire and flood precautions. Additionally, the bill introduces two new sections, 141.0091 and 141.0092, which outline specific emergency safety requirements that youth camps must adhere to in order to obtain or renew their licenses. These requirements include ensuring that camps do not operate in flood plains, maintaining personal flotation devices, having operable radios for weather alerts, and implementing an emergency warning system. Camps are also required to adopt a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan and conduct regular drills. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that each youth camp must designate an emergency preparedness supervisor responsible for overseeing the implementation of the emergency plan and ensuring compliance with the new regulations. This supervisor will conduct necessary training and maintain emergency equipment. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting rules to define the qualifications and training for the emergency preparedness supervisor. The bill aims to improve the safety and preparedness of youth camps, ensuring a safer environment for campers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 141.009 (Health and Safety Code 141)