Texas official asks state not to renew Camp Mystic’s license after tragic flood killed 25 campers: ‘It would be naive’

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said the girls’ camp should have paused 2026 operations, but is accepting applications and may seek license renewal when its current license expires March 6 - (Getty Images)

A Texas official has urged the Department of State Health Services to pause Camp Mystic’s license renewal until a full investigation into last year’s deadly flash flood that claimed the lives of 25 campers is carried out.

In a letter to DSHS Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said the private, non-denominational Christian girls’ camp should have voluntarily suspended its 2026 summer operations. However, the camp appears to be accepting applications for the upcoming season and may seek Shuford’s approval to renew its license, which is set to expire March 6.