Monitoring the SessionHB 356
Filed
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Three strikes, Class C misdemeanor. Fireworks still exempt, starting 2027.
The bill lets the commissioners court of a county with more than 3.3 million people pass an order limiting how much noise can come from homes in residential areas outside city limits. It touches residents of unincorporated neighborhoods in those very large counties, and it does not let the county regulate fireworks. Anyone who breaks such an order on three or more occasions commits a Class C misdemeanor offense, starting September 1, 2027.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 899 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 537 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 537 (Died in committee). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.CREATES AN OFFENSE. The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.”
90R-HB356 · 2026-11-09
relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Three strikes, Class C misdemeanor. Fireworks still exempt, starting 2027.
The bill lets the commissioners court of a county with more than 3.3 million people pass an order limiting how much noise can come from homes in residential areas outside city limits. It touches residents of unincorporated neighborhoods in those very large counties, and it does not let the county regulate fireworks. Anyone who breaks such an order on three or more occasions commits a Class C misdemeanor offense, starting September 1, 2027.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 4, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$42,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985345, 101012323, 101027868, 101056902, 101071964.
$17,500.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 25, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985345, 101012323, 101056902, 101071964.
$10,000.00
Also funds 17 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 28, 2024 to Aug 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 15, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101027868.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$42,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985345, 101012323, 101027868, 101056902, 101071964.
$17,500.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 25, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985345, 101012323, 101056902, 101071964.
$10,000.00
Also funds 17 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 28, 2024 to Aug 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 15, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101027868.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Walle, same lead author · Died in committee · reworked
Introduced textLast action, Apr 19, 2023: Referred to Local Government
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Walle, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Apr 7, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
County Government--General
Crimes--Miscellaneous
Environment--Noise
Safety--Fireworks
The text as introduced · 183 words
90R152 CS-F By: Walle H.B. No. 356 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 level of noise emanating from a residence located in a residential area in the unincorporated area of the county. (b) This section does not authorize the commissioners court of a county to regulate the use of fireworks. Sec. 240.062. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person on three or more occasions violates an order adopted under this subchapter. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.