Government Accountability

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Demands Halt to Camp Mystic’s Reopening Until Flood Tragedy Fully Investigated

By Economics Desk | February 24, 2026

Following the tragic July 4 flood that claimed 27 lives at Camp Mystic, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick insists Texas must not renew the camp’s license without a thorough investigation and proven safety reforms to protect children.

The devastating loss of 27 young lives—including campers, counselors, and the camp’s executive director—at Camp Mystic this past July 4th should force Texas to act decisively. Yet, despite this tragedy unfolding in the heart of our great state, plans are reportedly underway for Camp Mystic to reopen its doors this summer without a completed inquiry into what went wrong. How can we trust a camp responsible for so many deaths to operate again without guarantees that it has learned from its fatal mistakes? Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick does not think it is prudent. In a pointed letter sent Monday to...

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