2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Dallas County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
No county dark sky ordinance. TX LGC Section 240.032 authorizes outdoor lighting regulation only for counties within 57 miles of McDonald Observatory. Dallas County is not in that zone. No light shielding requirements.
No county light trespass ordinance. No foot-candle limits at property lines. Only common law nuisance theory provides potential recourse for extreme light intrusion. HOA standards may address lighting.
6 cities in Dallas County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Billboard Lighting, Dark Sky Rules
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
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