SR 451 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing April 25, 2025, as Dark Sky Day.

This resolution (SR 451) formally recognizes April 25, 2025, as "Dark Sky Day" in Texas. It commends DarkSky Texas for its work reducing light pollution, educating the public about energy conservation and wildlife protection, and promoting dark sky tourism. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any regulations; it is purely ceremonial. It acknowledges DarkSky Texas's efforts to preserve natural nighttime views, support migrating birds, and advance designated International Dark Sky Places across Texas. The Texas Senate adopted this resolution on April 28, 2025.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

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Apr 2025

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Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action Apr 28, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled version, with minor wording adjustments and the addition of certification signatures. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content regarding DarkSky Texas recognition.

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Header information changed from draft introduction format to enrolled version format with bill number 89(R) SR 451

Minor wording adjustments in WHEREAS clauses including punctuation and capitalization standardization

Added certification signatures for Senate President and Secretary with date of adoption (April 28, 2025)

Added accessibility statement about TLO digital content at the top of the document

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Apr 28, 2025

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