Neither Brazoria County nor Pearland can regulate aircraft noise; the FAA preempts local control of flight operations and airspace. Texas law even exempts lawful space-flight noise from its disorderly-conduct statute, reflecting how little local authority exists here.
Aircraft and airspace noise is governed by federal law. The FAA has exclusive authority over aircraft in flight and flight operations, so local governments, including Brazoria County and Pearland, cannot set aircraft-noise limits, curfews, or flight-path rules. Ground-based airport operators may adopt limited voluntary programs, but that is separate from any county or city noise code. Reflecting this narrow local role, Texas Penal Code Sec. 42.01(g) even excludes lawfully conducted space-flight noise from the definition of unreasonable noise. Residents troubled by aircraft or drone noise should file complaints with the FAA or the operating airport, not the county.
No county or city penalty applies to aircraft noise. Complaints go to the FAA (Noise Portal) or the operating airport; enforcement, if any, is federal.
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