Relating to the authority of counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Bill overview
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
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HB 3641 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3641 was a House-passed proposal authorizing counties to regulate excessive noise in residential areas of unincorporated territory. It did not become law.
What would change
The proposal would have allowed a county commissioners court to adopt residential noise rules for unincorporated areas and enforce them through a criminal offense subject to statutory limits and exceptions.
Who may be affected
Residents of unincorporated neighborhoods, county commissioners courts, sheriffs and constables, property owners, businesses and people accused of noise violations.
When it would take effect
HB 3641 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to Senate Local Government on May 16, 2025, but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
Counties did not receive HB 3641's proposed general residential-noise ordinance authority. Existing county and state noise, nuisance and disorderly-conduct laws remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
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Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to Local Government
Latest official action
Referred to Local Government
May 16, 2025 · house
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