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  89R15565 CS-D     By: Menéndez S.B. No. 2463       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a lighting reduction policy for nonessential outdoor   lighting owned or operated by a political subdivision.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 305, Local Government Code, is amended   by adding Subchapter C to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER C. LIGHTING           Sec. 305.051.  LIGHTS OUT POLICY. (a)  In this section:                 (1)  "Migration season" means the periods of time:                       (A)  beginning April 1 and ending June 1; and                       (B)  beginning September 1 and ending November 1.                 (2)     "Nonessential outdoor lighting" means lighting   that is viewable outdoors and is not considered essential for   safety or functionality, as determined by a political subdivision.           (b)     The governing body of a political subdivision shall   adopt an ordinance, order, or regulation that requires nonessential   outdoor lighting owned or operated by the political subdivision to   be:                 (1)     turned off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.   during migration season;                 (2)     reduced in natural spaces, including in trees and   gardens; and                 (3)     as applicable, aimed downward and to use light   shields or motion detectors to reduce the amount of light shining   into the sky or trees.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.