Camp Mystic withdraws reopening bid as flood investigations continue
TL;DR
Camp Mystic in Texas has withdrawn its plan to reopen this summer amid ongoing criminal and civil investigations into the deadly July 4, 2025 floods that killed 27 campers and staff, plus a wrongful-death lawsuit. State leaders urged regulators to deny approval until investigations and corrective actions are complete, and a Texas judge has ordered many damaged buildings to remain untouched during litigation.
- Camp Mystic says it’s withdrawing its application to reopen this summer CNN
- Camp Mystic Says It Will Not Reopen This Summer After Fatal Texas Floods The New York Times
- "Don't know what they're waiting for": Lt. Gov. doubles down on call to block camp license KEYE
- Lawmakers urge state regulators to block Camp Mystic from reopening Austin American-Statesman
- Camp Mystic flood deaths were preventable, Texas investigators say USA Today
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