Camp Mystic Lawsuit Targets State Oversight | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Nine girls lost their lives in a flash flood at Camp Mystic last July, and their parents have filed a major federal lawsuit targeting Texas state health officials for ignoring mandatory evacuation rules. The amended complaint, filed May 22, accuses DSHS leaders of failing to enforce state law requiring camps to have and display evacuation plans — and even worse, allegedly instructing campers to stay put during emergencies. Despite a state inspection just two days before the disaster finding no violations, the lawsuit claims oversight was negligent. Now, as Camp Mystic seeks to reopen, public…