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TX SB2739

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 42.01 of the Texas Penal Code to add new definitions for disorderly conduct related to noise near private residences

  • Establishes that an act occurs "near a private residence" if it produces its offensive consequences at that location, regardless of where the noise originates

  • Creates a presumption that noise exceeding 85 decibels is unreasonable after the person receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise constitutes a public nuisance

  • Adds a new presumption that noise exceeding 58 decibels or causing vibrations at a private residence within 30 feet of the property line where the noise is produced is unreasonable

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to unreasonable noise near a private residence.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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