Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp on the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country, faced a federal‑state inquiry after 28 people died in a July flood. Texas lawmakers will question the Eastland family on Tuesday, probing whether the camp met state emergency‑planning requirements before reopening for the 2026 season.

Investigators revealed Camp Mystic lacked an evacuation plan, a state mandate, and staff received insufficient training. A report highlighted that sheltering in place was default, with no clear exit strategy when water rose. The absence of written procedures contributed to chaos during the July 4 crisis for all families today.

State health officials last week said Camp Mystic must overhaul emergency plans to secure a partial reopening license for May 30. The Eastlands, who ran the camp like a 1965 institution, face lawsuits from victims’ families alleging negligence. The lawsuit claims the owners ignored flood warnings and failed to act.

Lawmakers stressed that the tragedy could have been avoided with proper planning. The investigation focuses solely on Camp Mystic, though officials noted over 100 deaths in July floods across counties. A broader probe has been requested by the community, but current hearings remain targeted at the camp’s compliance record today.