2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Harris County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Harris County has no dark sky ordinance and cannot adopt one under current Texas law. Texas HSC Chapter 425 restricts local outdoor lighting regulation except near military bases or observatories. Harris County is not a designated Dark Sky Community.
Harris County has no light trespass or outdoor lighting ordinance for unincorporated areas. Texas law restricts counties from adopting outdoor lighting regulations except near military installations or observatories. Light nuisance complaints fall under general nuisance provisions.
6 cities in Harris County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
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