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.
There are no dark sky rules for unincorporated Dallas County. TX Local Government Code Section 240.032 authorizes counties to regulate outdoor lighting, but only for counties within 57 miles of a major astronomical observatory (McDonald Observatory in West Texas). Dallas County is far outside this zone and has no authority to regulate outdoor lighting. There are no light shielding requirements, cutoff specifications, or fixture standards. HOA covenants may impose lighting standards in some subdivisions.
No county dark sky violations. TX LGC Section 240.032 does not apply to Dallas County.
Cedar Hill, TX
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Cedar Hill, TX
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Cedar Hill, TX
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Cedar Hill, TX
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Cedar Hill, TX
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Cedar Hill, TX
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