Sec. 229.052. APPLICABILITY. (a) This subchapter applies to a municipality located in a county any part of which is located within 57 miles of a major astronomical observatory at the McDonald Observatory.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to:
(1) outdoor lighting in existence or under construction on January 1, 2012; or
(2) the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of outdoor lighting owned or operated by an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 2857), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle A - Municipal Regulatory Authority
Chapter 229 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Municipalities
Subchapter B. Regulation of Outdoor Lighting
Section 229.052. Applicability
Section 229.053. Regulation of Outdoor Lighting