TITLE: Relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.

SUMMARY: Relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2165.009, Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2165.009. ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS IN STATE BUILDINGS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a [A] state agency or institution of higher education in charge and control of a state building shall purchase for use in each type of light fixture in the building the commercially available model of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulb that: (1) uses the fewest watts for the necessary luminous flux or light output; and (2) is compatible with the light fixture. (b) A state agency or institution of higher education under Subsection (a) may purchase a light bulb other than an LED light bulb if the use of an LED light bulb is incompatible with the light fixture or is otherwise impracticable. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.