About this episode

The episode discusses the aftermath of the Camp Mystic tragedy and the safety reforms led by State Senator Paul Bettencourt.

Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy just before this week’s tragic anniversary of the lives lost at the storied summer camp. Now, one year after the deadly flash floods, what safety improvements were made and what remains to be done. State Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, led on some of reforms. He joined the Jasons to discuss the state response to the tragedy and whether Camp Mystic can ever regain the trust of Texans. GUEST: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston

People in this episode

Host: Jasons

Guest: Paul Bettencourt

Topics covered

• safety improvements
• flash floods
• state response
• trust
• Camp Mystic
• reforms

Keywords

• Camp Mystic
• Paul Bettencourt
• flash floods
• safety improvements
• Texas
• trust
• reforms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Camp Mystic

Places: Texas

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