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Texas Lt. Governor Urges License Denial After Camp Tragedy

4/8/2026

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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick urged the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to deny Camp Mystic's license renewal.
The move follows investigations into alleged neglect after the July 4, 2025 floods that killed 27 girls and two counselors.
The Texas Rangers are assisting the DSHS investigation.
A judge ordered preservation of evidence at Camp Mystic as the search for missing camper Cile Steward continues.

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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick urged the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to deny Camp Mystic's license renewal.
The move follows investigations into alleged neglect after the July 4, 2025 floods that killed 27 girls and two counselors.
The Texas Rangers are assisting the DSHS investigation.
A judge ordered preservation of evidence at Camp Mystic as the search for missing camper Cile Steward continues.