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Resident asks county to support state bill lowering nighttime noise threshold
Summary
Richard Hill asked the court to back a bill from Rep. Leach to lower nighttime noise thresholds (he proposed 55–60 decibels), argued deputies lack authority until levels reach 86 decibels under the penal code, and requested the court place the matter on a future agenda and express support to the representative.
During public comment, Richard Hill told the court that many Collin County cities have local noise ordinances but that county authority is limited. He said state law currently restricts loud music and noise at a level of about 85 decibels and that deputies lack enforcement authority until 86 decibels, and he urged the court to support state legislation to lower nighttime allowable limits to 55–60 decibels.
Hill said he had asked Representative Leach to present a bill to the Texas Legislature to amend the relevant penal code provisions and that Rep. Leach indicated county commissioner support would strengthen his effort. Hill asked a member of the Commissioners Court to place the topic on a future agenda for discussion and possible support.
The presiding officer acknowledged the comment and noted the item was not on the day’s agenda; no court action on the request was taken at the meeting.
