It's been three months, and still no sign of missing Camp Mystic camper Cile Steward.
Her parents' words still echo in the halls of the Texas State Capitol.
"We wait trapped in agony until she is brought home," said Cici Steward, Cile Steward's mother.
And while the search for their daughter continues, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is putting words into action by proposing stricter rules to prevent another tragedy at youth camps especially those located near rivers.
"The proposed rules would require all youth camp operators to maintain an operable weather radio," said Dr. Timothy Stevenson, Deputy Commissioner For Consumer Protection.
Other proposals include installing an emergency warning system that does not rely on the internet, prohibiting cabins from being built in floodplains, and requiring two internet sources on campgrounds.
Some camp leaders say those requirements simply aren't possible.
"It's impossible for any rural camps. Our camp, like dozens across the state, is located in an area where fiber service does not exist. The cost alone is more than the camp's annual budget. Enforcement of this one requirement alone would force us and many others to shut down," said Riley Watkins, camp director and manager at Camp Oak Haven.
Another concern for some camps is the proposed increase in licensing fees.
"The possible increase will raise our fee from $1,000 for two camps to $22,000," said Pat Sorrells, President and CEO of Camp For All.
A new Youth Camp Safety Multidisciplinary Team is also in the works. It will develop minimum safety standards for youth camps but it currently does not include any youth camp leaders.
"I recommend you add camps and leaders to be a part of that group so they have a voice at the table," said Paul Biles, executive director with Tejas Camp and Retreat.
But others who spoke at the meeting urged the state to move forward and prioritize safety over cost. The proposed changes must be enacted by January 1, 2026, and camps will have 45 days to submit emergency plans.