"I have lived in the city of XXXX for almost 9 years as of December 2012. Since then I have become more aware of the increased noise within the city limits that has made it difficult for me to enjoy the peace and comfort of my own home. Specifically this noise is produced by modified exhaust systems from vehicles and motorcycles.
The purpose of a muffler is to reduce noise and yet many people modify their vehicles to circumvent this equipment. There is no advantage to make a vehicle louder yet many manufacturers of exhaust systems exist to provide consumers a way to make their vehicles noisier.
Texas has given some guidance toward vehicle noise in the Transportation Code – Section 547.604:
MUFFLER REQUIRED. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. (b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device on a motor vehicle. (Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995)
Noise is defined as unwanted sound. As our society has become technologically advanced through the years more noise seems to be produced and products are sold intentionally to increase this noise.
Many cities have noise ordinance of varying scope to recognize the intrusions of unwanted sounds throughout the community. XXXXX includes a noise ordinance that covers only noise produced by music.

The goal of this presentation is to advocate for a more specific and stringent noise ordinance that can be enforceable. This will provide a community that is more appealing to live and allow homeowners to enjoy the peace and comfort of their own home."