89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 537
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
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89R2012 CS-F By: Walle H.B. No. 537 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 240, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Subchapter D to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATION OF NOISE LEVELS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES Sec. 240.061. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE. (a) To promote public health, safety, and welfare, the commissioners court of a county with a population of more than 3.3 million by order may regulate the