HR 915 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing April 25, 2025, as Dark Sky Day.

This resolution formally recognizes April 25, 2025, as "Dark Sky Day" to honor DarkSky Texas for its work reducing light pollution. It has no legal effect but expresses legislative support for the organization's efforts to preserve natural night skies, promote energy conservation, and protect wildlife and astronomical observation. The resolution specifically commends DarkSky Texas for raising awareness about proper lighting practices and supporting dark sky tourism in Texas.

Issues: ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action May 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from a traditional resolution layout to an enrolled bill format with updated headers and spacing. The substantive policy content regarding DarkSky Texas recognition and Dark Sky Day designation remained unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Document header changed from 'H.R.ANo.A915' to '89(R) HR 915 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'

Resolution text restructured with added spacing and line breaks while preserving all original WHEREAS and RESOLVED clauses

Added certification statement confirming House adoption on May 23, 2025 by non-record vote

Added Speaker of the House signature line and Chief Clerk certification section

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Apr 30, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors