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Flood Laws Backfire on Summer Camps | Texas News
After last year’s deadly Guadalupe River floods that killed over 130—including many at a summer camp—lawmakers rushed in new safety regulations for camps. But the fallout? Many camps can’t afford the steep licensing fees and infrastructure upgrades, forcing closures this summer. A bitter divide has emerged: some lawmakers hail the swift response, while others in disaster-hit districts call the rules impractical and damaging to small businesses. A particularly controversial mandate—requiring fiber internet in remote camps—has sparked lawsuits and been temporarily paused. Meanwhile, a separate…
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