The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to enhance governmental oversight of youth camps in Texas. It introduces new provisions requiring the executive commissioner to conduct a comprehensive review and revision of youth camp rules by April 1, 2026, in consultation with an advisory committee. This review is set to expire on September 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill establishes a new section mandating that youth camp staff members or volunteers report any suspected abuse or neglect affecting a child's health or welfare.

The advisory committee's composition is expanded to include 11 members with specific qualifications, such as a pediatrician, a child psychologist, and youth camp operators, while ensuring that individuals affiliated with youth camps are ineligible for appointment. The bill also outlines the duties of youth camp operators, including conducting criminal history checks for staff members with unsupervised contact with campers and ensuring staff receive training in first aid and CPR. Several existing provisions of the Health and Safety Code are repealed to streamline the regulatory framework for youth camps.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.010, Health and Safety Code 141.011 (Health and Safety Code 141)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.010, Health and Safety Code 141.011 (Health and Safety Code 141)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.010, Health and Safety Code 141.011 (Health and Safety Code 141)