Texas Campground Owners Preview 2027 Legislative Push
The Texas Association of Campground Owners outlined its priorities on water billing and property taxes ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Camping
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The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) hosted a legislative preview webinar examining issues expected to affect campgrounds and RV parks during the 2027 Texas legislative session. The group plans to pursue legislative action on water billing and property taxes.
Why it matters
Campgrounds and RV parks across Texas could see changes to how they are charged for utilities and how they are regulated if proposals advance. TACO's effort to distinguish RV parks and campgrounds from youth and day camps aims to keep them under existing standards.
The webinar was presented by TACO leadership and legislative representatives and reviewed the 2026 election results. TACO has identified entities not honoring existing water billing laws, but no specific figures on affected parks were provided.
The players
Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO)
TACO is a trade association representing campground and RV park owners in Texas that advocates on regulatory and legislative issues affecting the industry.
Brian Schaeffer
Brian Schaeffer serves as CEO and Executive Director of the Texas Association of Campground Owners.
The details
TACO hosted the webinar featuring CEO and Executive Director Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Executive Director Michael Moore, Legislative Liaison and park owner Randall Dally, lobbyist Ron Hinkle, and Member Services representative Lisa Rhodes. The association has developed resources for members to use when responding to local authorities and is a member of the Texas Swipe Fee Reform Coalition.
Timeline
2026: Election results reviewed during the webinar.
2027: Texas legislative session where TACO priorities will be pursued.
Industry Advocacy
TACO's legislative agenda for 2027 builds on its membership in the Texas Swipe Fee Reform Coalition, extending industry advocacy from payment processing into utility billing and property taxes. The association's effort to separate RV parks from youth and day camps reflects a longstanding regulatory distinction within Texas law.
Campground and RV park operators in Texas could see changes to how they are billed for water and how property taxes apply to their land. Campers may feel these changes indirectly through potential adjustments to site fees and park amenities.
The takeaway
Campground owners who rely on utility and tax planning should follow TACO's legislative updates ahead of the 2027 session. Staying informed about proposed billing rules can help park operators prepare for changes to their costs.
What happens next
TACO plans to closely monitor legislative proposals during the 2027 Texas legislative session and pursue solutions tied to actual utility usage.
Further reading
For more on outdoor stays and campground rules, explore Camping coverage on Wisevoter.
More information
Find the webinar recording and PowerPoint presentation in the Info Hub on TACO's member site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.
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