Parents Sue Texas Over Camp Mystic Deaths: State Officials Accused of Skipping Safety Rules

Families of Camp Mystic flood victims are suing Texas officials, alleging the state failed to enforce legal requirements for camp evacuation plans. The lawsuit contends that state health officials negligently licensed the camp despite knowing its emergency instructions directed children to stay in cabins during a flood, leading to multiple deaths. This action raises serious questions about governmental accountability and the state's duty to protect young campers.