Texas HB3310 allows certain counties to regulate noise from loudspeakers and sound amplifiers, creating a criminal offense for violations and.

Texas HB3310 amends the Local Government Code to allow specific counties to regulate noise from loudspeakers and sound amplifiers. The commissioners court can prohibit sound levels deemed a nuisance, with exemptions for emergency vehicles, utility operations, and certain activities. Counties can issue permits for events using loudspeakers or sound amplifiers, imposing fees based on administrative costs. Violations of noise regulations are Class C misdemeanors. The act applies to counties with populations under 50,000 adjacent to larger and smaller counties.

Texas HB3310 allows certain counties to regulate noise from loudspeakers and sound amplifiers, creating a criminal offense for violations and.

Texas HB3310 amends the Local Government Code to allow specific counties to regulate noise from loudspeakers and sound amplifiers. The commissioners court can prohibit sound levels deemed a nuisance, with exemptions for emergency vehicles, utility operations, and certain activities. Counties can issue permits for events using loudspeakers or sound amplifiers, imposing fees based on administrative costs. Violations of noise regulations are Class C misdemeanors. The act applies to counties with populations under 50,000 adjacent to larger and smaller counties.