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TX HB3906
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Gerdes
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AI Summary
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Counties with a population of 250,000 or less may regulate nighttime noise levels from properties in residential areas within unincorporated parts of the county through commissioners court orders
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Regulations are limited to promoting public health, safety, and welfare in unincorporated residential areas only
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The authority explicitly does not allow counties to regulate noise from firearms or fireworks
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Violations of adopted noise orders can be classified as criminal offenses if the order defines them as such, punishable as a Class C misdemeanor
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Effective date is September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
County Government
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee
5/5/2025