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Designates April 25, 2025, as Dark Sky Day in Texas and commends DarkSky Texas for its work reducing light pollution

DarkSky Texas, the state chapter of DarkSky International, advocates for reduced light pollution in urban areas and preservation of naturally dark rural night skies

The organization educates residents about the economic costs of excess lighting, benefits of shielded warm-hued lighting, and impacts on astronomical research

DarkSky Texas supports protection of migrating birds, promotes awareness of natural darkness benefits for wildlife and human circadian rhythms

Texas currently has more than 20 designated International Dark Sky Places, including the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis which hosts weekly star parties