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April 25, 2026
Texas regulators flag safety deficiencies at Camp Mystic ahead of potential reopening
Updated on: April 24, 2026 / 4:46 PM CDT / CBS Texas
TL;DR
- Texas regulators found dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan.
- Issues include missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures, and undefined staff roles.
- The camp must correct these deficiencies before it can reopen this summer.
- Last year, floods at Camp Mystic resulted in the deaths of 27 children and counselors.
- The camp is working with regulators to address the concerns and plans to partially reopen at a different site.
- Camp leaders previously testified to delays in evacuation decisions and limited communication during the 2025 flood.