HB 3310 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt noise regulations; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.

HB 3310 allows certain small counties (under 50,000 population adjacent to both a large county and a very small county) to regulate noise from loudspeakers or sound amplifiers. It permits counties to prohibit sound exceeding 70 decibels at 50 feet from property lines during specific hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11:59 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The bill includes exemptions for emergency vehicles, utilities (electric, gas, telecom), oil/gas operations, schools, and county events like parades. These regulations apply only to unincorporated areas within the county.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action May 5, 2025
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Lower · Passed
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May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Don McLaughlin
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