New law makes becoming ‘Dark Sky’ community easier

  • The new law allows communities that wish to pursue an IDA designation to be able to pass the necessary lighting ordinances. File photo
    The new law allows communities that wish to pursue an IDA designation to be able to pass the necessary lighting ordinances. File photo
Scenic Texas announced this week that an important bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott will bring the wonder of the state’s night skies to more Texans by making it easier for communities to pursue International Dark Sky designations. Senate Bill 1090, authored by state Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) and Rep. Andrew Murr (R-Junction), was signed into law June 14. The legislation is effective…

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