HB 3906 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3906 would allow counties with populations under 250,000 to set nighttime noise limits for residential properties in unincorporated areas through commissioners court orders. It explicitly excludes firearms and fireworks from these regulations. Violating such noise orders would be classified as a Class C misdemeanor. The bill applies only to unincorporated residential zones and takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action May 5, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 27, 2025
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Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker
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Mar 27, 2025
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Stan Gerdes
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