Less is more Support grows for scenic routes bill

Local support is growing for proposed legislation that could limit billboards from springing up along scenic routes in the Hill Country.

House Bill 1303 is up for consideration within the Texas Legislature’s Transportation Committee, which would prevent billboards and other manmade structures from being placed along these roads.

More than 2,000 Hays County residents petitioned to State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) to author the bill. The proposed legislation now has the support of Hays County Commissioners, as well as the Kyle City Council. The bill intends to preserve three roads in Hays County including RM 1826, RM 150 and RM 967.