Bill: HB 298, 87(R) - 2021
Committee
House Urban Affairs
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
No |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
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.