Red light cameras now banned in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed legislation banning red light cameras across Texas.
House Bill 1631 prohibits the use of "photographic traffic signal enforcement systems." It was proposed by North Texas Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford).
Gov. Abbott signed the bill on Saturday after it passed through the House and Senate this legislative session.
Even though red light cameras are now banned in the Lone Star State, you may continue to see them in some place for the next few years because the bill allows cities that could be penalized by suddenly breaking a vendor's contract to honor the contract until it expires.