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TX HB2701

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires privately owned recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds offering transient overnight stays to comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1194 Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds, 2021 Edition, excluding Sections 1.1.1 and 5.1.1.1

  • Applies only to private facilities, not those owned or controlled by state agencies or political subdivisions

  • Prohibits governmental entities from adopting regulations on environmental health, sanitation, electrical safety, LP gas safety, or fire protection that are more stringent than the NFPA 1194 standards

  • Provides a grace period for existing RV parks and campgrounds operating before the effective date, requiring compliance by September 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Received from the House

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Land & Resource Management3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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