2nd Special Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB5 mandates a compulsory license fee increase for all youth camps and private campgrounds to fund a stricter inspection regime, including the hiring of 16 new state inspectors. While primarily an appropriations bill releasing over $300 million for disaster relief and flood mitigation grants, the operational impact falls heavily on the camping industry, which must prepare for higher costs and aggressive regulatory enforcement starting in FY 2026.
Sen. Joan Huffman·Senate Bill·2nd Special Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB5
SB5 mandates a compulsory license fee increase for all youth camps and private campgrounds to fund a stricter inspection regime, including the hiring of 16 new state inspectors. While primarily an appropriations bill releasing over $300 million for disaster relief and flood mitigation grants, the operational impact falls heavily on the camping industry, which must prepare for higher costs and aggressive regulatory enforcement starting in FY 2026.
SB5 was authored by Texas Senator Joan Huffman during the 2nd Special Session.
SB5 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on September 18, 2025.
SB5 is enforced by Department of State Health Services and Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor.
The regulatory priority for SB5 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB5 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB5 addresses topics including disaster preparedness & relief, state agencies, boards & commissions, state finances, state finances--appropriations and water.
Key dates for SB5: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Adjust license fees under Section 141.0035, Health and Safety Code, to recover costs of the $5M appropriation. (Prior to FY 2026/2027 licensing cycles); Establish grant application processes for flood warning systems (Sec. 2) and meteorological forecasting (Sec. 3). (Immediate/As soon as practicable). Consult with legal counsel regarding
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