New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?

There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?

Here's what we know so far. New York just recently passed a ban on the sale of gas-powered mowers and leaf blowers in the state. It will take full effect on January 1, 2025. Yeah, that means anyone with gas-powered lawn equipment has to replace it by then. Five months, it's all they've got.

New York is one of the most populous states, which makes you a bit fearful for what could be to come for Texas. If New York can pass that kind of law, Texas very well could.

We have to go back a couple of years ago when the city of Dallas tried to enact a ban on gas-powered lawn equipment within city limits. They fought and fought, but were unable to get it through all the channels, and to this day, you can still use gas-powered lawn equipment there.

In May of 2023, Texas Senate Bill 1017 was signed into law, and that bill is exactly what a lot of people wanted to hear. It prohibited banning the use of, or sale of gas-powered lawn equipment. In other words, you're safe.

And let's be honest here, Texas is the oil capital of the country. Did we REALLY think the state would enact a ban on gas-powered anything? That's just messing with the economy at that point. The one thing we should watch out for though would be a national ban on them. Let's hope we don't reach that stage.