Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTexasIntroduced
SB 1: Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Charles Perry
SB 1 status: Introduced — Effective immediately (updated Sep 5, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill introduces new safety regulations for summer camps and campgrounds to improve youth safety.
Who is affected
Youth camp operators, campground owners, and children/families utilizing these facilities in Texas.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Potentially increased compliance and administrative costs for camp operators.
When it takes effect
Introduced in the 892nd session; currently under Senate review.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved health and safety outcomes for youth attending camps.
Risks and tradeoffs
Impact on small operators and potential cost increases for families.
What is still unknown
Specific regulatory requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and total fiscal impact.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Standardized safety protocols
- Potentially reduced liability risks
- Better integration with emergency management
Risks
- Compliance costs for smaller camps
- Administrative burden of reporting
- Staffing/training resource requirements
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enhanced protections for minors
- Reduced risk of recreational accidents
- Standardized safety expectations
Risks
- Higher costs passed to families
- Potential for reduced camp availability
- Administrative distraction from programming
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Mandatory safety oversight
- Defined emergency management protocols
- Consistent health monitoring standards
Risks
- Regulatory burden on medical staffing
- Potential over-regulation of minor activities
- Administrative focus over direct care
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
Economic impact on small, non-profit, or low-cost youth camps remains speculative due to missing operational details.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a high-level summary only; full legislative text is not available.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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