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Texas lieutenant governor urges state not to renew Camp Mystic camping license

By David Zimmermann
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent a letter to the Texas Department of State Health Services on Monday, urging the state agency not to issue a 2026 camping license to Camp Mystic in light of last summer’s flood disaster that killed 27 girls and the camp owner.

The letter comes as Camp Mystic prepares to reopen for the 2026 summer season, something Patrick vehemently opposes.

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