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The Texas Legislature has approved new flood protections for summer camps.

The legislation was prompted by the deadly July 4th floods that killed dozens of young campers.

The bill requires camps to have emergency plans and rooftop access for cabins on floodplains.

AUSTIN - The Texas House and Senate have approved new protections for summer camps in areas prone to flooding.

The new provisions come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers .

Texas Senate passes flooding protections

Senate Bill 1 adds new requirements for cabins and other structures on floodplains.

The Senate discussed the bill Thursday night, and four amendments were adopted.

The bill passed the Senate unanimously.

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