HB 63 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Relating to requirements for campgrounds located in a floodway; authorizing an administrative penalty; providing a private cause of action.

HB 63 requires campgrounds located in flood-prone areas (floodways) to obtain prior approval from Texas' Division of Emergency Management before constructing or expanding. Campground owners must submit detailed plans demonstrating how structures prevent flooding, allow safe evacuation, and provide emergency access routes. The bill authorizes administrative fines for non-compliance and permits individuals to sue if campgrounds violate the rules. This applies only to new construction or expansions beginning March 1, 2026, affecting private campground operators in designated flood zones.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 18, 2025 Last action Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025
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Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding
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Aug 18, 2025
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