AUSTIN, Texas — Some parents of the 27 Camp Mystic campers who died during last month's flash floods openly wept and handed out tissues to each other as state senators shared their condolences.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told the families that they will always be there for them, and their story will never end.

Now families and lawmakers want to prevent another tragedy from happening through Senate Bill 1, or the "Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act." The bill, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), requires youth camps and campgrounds to maintain real-time weather alert systems, train staff on evacuation routines and develop emergency preparedness plans.

Camps must also tell families about the potential risks, and make sure every staff member is educated on emergency procedures. The

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