Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R ) signed several pieces of legislation on Friday to ensure camper safety after more than a dozen people were killed at Camp Mystic, a camp for children in the center of the state, during floods earlier this year.

“As camper parents, Cecilia and I know the powerful role that camps can play in the lives of our children," Abbott said during the bill signing.

"We know the anxious anticipation to see your child again after dropping her off at camp. Every child who goes to camp should come home to their families, and no parent should ever have to outlive their child or endure this kind of loss. Today we are doing more than just changing campgrounds in Texas, we are changing the future for our children."

Abbott on Friday signed the Youth Camper Act, which requires you

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