Texas SB2011 establishes noise regulations for counties with populations over 2.6 million, exempting certain utilities, and authorizing fees and.

Texas SB2011 amends the Local Government Code to add noise regulations for counties with populations over 2.6 million. The commissioners court can prohibit sound from loudspeakers or amplifiers exceeding specified levels in unincorporated areas. Exemptions apply to sounds produced by electric and gas utilities. Counties can issue permits for events exceeding these levels, with fees based on administrative costs. The county can seek injunctions against violations and impose criminal penalties, with Class C misdemeanors escalating to Class B for repeat offenders.

Texas SB2011 establishes noise regulations for counties with populations over 2.6 million, exempting certain utilities, and authorizing fees and.

Texas SB2011 amends the Local Government Code to add noise regulations for counties with populations over 2.6 million. The commissioners court can prohibit sound from loudspeakers or amplifiers exceeding specified levels in unincorporated areas. Exemptions apply to sounds produced by electric and gas utilities. Counties can issue permits for events exceeding these levels, with fees based on administrative costs. The county can seek injunctions against violations and impose criminal penalties, with Class C misdemeanors escalating to Class B for repeat offenders.