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Will cost of implementing new safety requirements for Texas youth camps force them to close?

By Stephen Simpson and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Oct. 10, 2025 “Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The
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Will cost of implementing new safety requirements for Texas youth camps force them to close?

By Stephen Simpson and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Oct. 10, 2025 “Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The
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David Arkin
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David has led content for some of the country’s largest news organizations and currently runs his own media consulting company, David Arkin Consulting. Based in Houston with his family of five, David leads content for H-Town Dads. You’ll find him at local events, attractions and restaurants with his two twins, teenager, and wife.

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Brian Kelly
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Bryan has been working in various content-related fields for nearly 20 years. He purchased MetroFamily Magazine in Oklahoma City, OK a couple of years ago because of the incredible service it provided parents in the local community. He’s now thrilled to take those same ingredients and bring them to Houston area dads.

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