Bill
HB 298
87(R) - 2021
House Urban Affairs
House Urban Affairs
Urban Affairs
Vote Recommendation
No
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Neutral
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Negative
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Erin Zwiener
Bill Caption
Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting by certain
municipalities; creating a criminal offense.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 298 would allow International Dark Sky municipalities to regulate the use of outdoor lighting within the municipality and the municipality’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Violations would create a class C misdemeanor.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action opposes HB 298 on the principle of property rights. Allowing cities to regulate outdoor lighting in this way infringes on the rights of landowners.
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