The Texas Department of State Health Services is the principal authority on matters relating to health and safety conditions at youth camps in Texas. All youth camps must obtain a license prior to operating. Any youth camp may be inspected during operation to determine compliance with the Youth Camp Safety and Health Act and the Youth Camp Rules.
DSHS will hold a public hearing for comments on the proposed youth camp rule changes on January 2, 2019, 10AM - 1PM.
Location: Exchange Building, 8407 Wall St., Austin, TX 78754, Room - N102.
The Youth Camp proposed rules are currently posted on the Texas Register for review and comment unit January 7, 2019.
Click here for a summary of changes and proposed rule text: Texas Register - Youth Camp DRAFT rules
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Contact Information
For Questions about Regulations and Requirements
Email: Public Health and Sanitation
Phone: (512) 834-6753
For Questions Regarding Licensing
Email: Environmental and Sanitation Business Filing and Verification Unit
Phone: (512) 834-6600 ext. 2174
Fax: (512) 834-6614
Mailing and physical addresses may be found on the contact page.