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This bill establishes statewide construction standards for private recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds by requiring them to follow the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1194 Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds, 2021 Edition, with one specific section excluded. The bill defines a recreational vehicle park as a privately owned land parcel offering sites primarily for transient guest overnight stays, and it limits local governmental entities from creating regulations that are more stringent than the state standards regarding environmental health, electrical safety, liquefied petroleum gas storage, and fire protection. Existing RV parks and campgrounds will have until September 1, 2026, to comply with these new standards, and the bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation aims to create uniform construction and safety standards across Texas for RV parks and campgrounds, ensuring a baseline level of safety and consistency while preventing local jurisdictions from imposing more restrictive requirements.

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