Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 141.009 - Standards The executive commissioner by rule shall establish health and safety standards for youth camps. The standards may relate to:
(1) adequate and proper supervision at all times of camp activities;(2) qualifications for directors, supervisors, and staff and sufficient numbers of those persons;(3) proper safeguards for sanitation and public health;(4) adequate medical services for personal health and first aid;(5) proper procedures for food preparation, handling, and mass feeding;(6) healthful and sufficient water supply;(7) proper waste disposal;(8) proper water safety procedures for swimming pools, lakes, and waterways;(9) safe boating equipment;(10) proper maintenance and safe use of motor vehicles;(11) safe buildings and physical facilities;(12) proper fire precautions;(13) safe and proper recreational and other equipment;(14) proper regard for density and use of the premises; and(15) records of criminal convictions of camp personnel.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.009
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0384, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2001. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.