TX SB1358

Prohibits the Texas Department of State Health Services, counties, municipalities, and public health districts from requiring sound regulation permits or charging sound regulation fees to food service establishments for late-night and overnight deliveries

Prevents local governments from prohibiting sound-related activity at food service establishments when deliveries of food, nonalcoholic beverages, food service supplies, or ice occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Limits the protection to deliveries lasting one hour or less and requires that sound levels not exceed 65 dBA when measured from the nearest residential property (excluding traffic and other background noise)

Amends Chapter 437 of the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 437.029

Takes effect September 1, 2025