Texas Lawmakers to Question Camp Mystic Owners After 28 Deaths in Flood
Texas lawmakers will question Camp Mystic owners after investigators found the camp failed to prepare for emergencies as required by state law. The camp flooding in July 2025 killed 28 people, including campers and staff.
Texas lawmakers will question Camp Mystic owners after investigators found the camp failed to prepare for emergencies as required by state law. The camp flooding in July 2025 killed 28 people, including campers and staff.
Investigators told a legislative committee that counselors lacked proper training for emergencies. When flood warnings came from the National Weather Service, neither adult staff nor college-age counselors knew how to safely get campers out of cabins quickly enough.
The camp missed multiple chances to prepare for the storm and delayed evacuation decisions, according to testimony at a recent court hearing. The body of 8-year-old Cecilia "Cile" Steward still has not been found.
State lawmakers formed investigation committees after the tragedy. Parents of victims have sued the camp, especially after learning the owners planned to reopen the facility.
The legislative hearing produced the most detailed account yet of what went wrong during the deadly flood.
This shows how summer camps might not be following safety rules that protect children. Parents need to know if the places they send their kids have proper emergency plans and trained staff.
Texas lawmakers will continue questioning camp owners and may propose new safety rules for summer camps.
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