Texas Camps Sue to Block State Fiber Internet Mandate
The state imposed the requirement after Camp Mystic flood citing failures in emergency communications.
April 9, 2026 – Nineteen Texas summer camps sued Tuesday to block a state rule requiring fiber internet and a backup connection, saying the mandate threatens their ability to operate.
The provision of Texas Senate Bill 1 requires camps to maintain broadband service using end-to-end fiber optic facilities and a second, distinct broadband connection.
State officials adopted the rule to comply with legislation passed during the 2025 special session. The law mandates both a primary broadband connection and a secondary connection for licensed youth camps. The rule was filed Jan. 13, 2026, without changes.
