HB 171 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Relating to flood risk notice requirements for certain campgrounds; providing a civil penalty.

HB 171 requires owners or operators of commercial campgrounds located near flood-prone water to provide written flood risk notices to campers (or parents/guardians for minors) before access, and obtain a signed acknowledgment of receipt. The bill directly affects campground operators in flood-risk areas, mandating these notices for cabins, RV sites, or tent spaces used for temporary stays. Non-compliance results in a $1,000 civil penalty per violation, with the state able to collect penalties through legal action. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet taken effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
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Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025 Last action Aug 22, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Aug 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Aug 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding
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Aug 18, 2025
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Hillary Hickland
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