4/29/03-House lawmakers rejected a bill on April 28 allowing cities to rig cameras as a deterrent to red-light runners.
The proposal sponsored by Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, was voted down, 103-34.
Opponents already had gutted the measure – HB901 – by adding an amendment allowing cameras only in cities with fewer than 50 people.
With new authority, a red-light running vehicle’s license plate number would be captured on camera and a ticket forwarded to the registered owner. Under the bill, the fine would be $75.
Included in the bill is a provision that would give revenues from tickets issued to the Texas Mobility Fund for highways.

3/3/03-A bill introduced in the Texas Legislature allows municipalities to rig cameras as a deterrent to red-light runners.
HB901, authored by Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, permits cities to use cameras for enforcement of traffic signals.
With new authority, a red-light running vehicle's license plate number is captured on camera and a ticket is forwarded to the registered owner. Under the bill, the fine would be $75.
Camera-wielding municipalities would be required to "place or erect signs to inform motorists entering the municipality that a photographic traffic signal enforcement system is in use," King wrote. "The municipality shall place or erect a sign ... at each location where a city limits sign has been placed or erected adjacent to a roadway that enters the municipality."
Included in the bill is a provision that would give revenues from tickets issued to the Texas Mobility Fund for highway construction.
The bill has been referred to the House transportation committee. For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.