Texas Rangers Join Camp Mystic Flood Investigation Amid Neglect Allegations

Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 Texas health investigators are looking into complaints filed against Camp Mystic with help from the Texas Rangers, while the health agency also evaluates whether to renew the camp’s license to operate this summer, according to state officials. The Texas Department of State Health Services is reviewing what it said were hundreds of complaints filed about the care of children at Camp Mystic, a hist…

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid bid to renew license

The investigation disclosed Tuesday comes as the state considers whether to allow the all-girls camp to reopen this summer.

Texas Rangers and health officials investigate Camp Mystic

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

Texas Probes Camp Mystic After Deadly Floods

Texas health regulators told Camp Mystic's owners Tuesday they are investigating hundreds of complaints after last year's floods that killed 27 girls as the state considers whether to allow the all-girls camp to reopen this summer.

Texas Rangers join investigation regarding complaints of neglect by Camp Mystic during deadly floods

The Texas Rangers joined the Texas Department of State Health Services in investigating complaints of neglect by Camp Mystic during the deadly July 4 floods.

Texas Rangers join Camp Mystic flood investigation amid neglect allegations

In September 2025, Camp Mystic announced it would reopen its Cypress Lake site this summer.