Camp Mystic, the Texas summer camp where 27 children and counselors drowned in July’s flood, received a notice that its summer‑season license may be denied. The Texas Department of State Health Services said the camp’s emergency plans are incomplete and fail to meet the state’s tightened safety standards enacted after the tragedy. Camp officials hope to operate on a new site later this month.

The review listed more than 20 deficiencies, including missing floodplain maps from FEMA and vague evacuation procedures that omit staff roles, family notifications, and authority alerts. The agency also flagged inadequate fire response protocols. Texas passed a strict camp‑safety package last fall, and legislators will hold two days of hearings next week while state police continue their investigation into the response.

Despite the setback, more than 800 girls have already signed up for six shortened sessions this summer, as the damaged portion of the original property stays closed. Families of victims, including the parents of missing teen Cile Steward, are suing the Eastland owners for negligence, a legal pressure that could jeopardize the camp’s brand and future revenue streams. The dispute threatens upcoming sponsorship deals.