Bill > HB2701

This bill establishes new construction standards for private recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds in Texas by requiring them to comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1194 standard for RV parks and campgrounds, with a few specific exceptions. The bill defines the scope as applying only to privately owned parcels offering sites for RVs, recreational park trailers, or camping units primarily for transient guest use. Governmental entities are limited in their ability to regulate these parks, as they may only adopt policies related to environmental health, electrical safety, gas storage, and fire protection that do not impose more stringent standards than those outlined in the bill. Existing RV parks and campgrounds will have until September 1, 2026, to come into compliance with these new standards, and the bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation aims to create a uniform, statewide standard for RV park construction while preventing local governments from imposing overly restrictive additional requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2701