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Vehicle engine noise ordinance

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Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveMarissa LipscherFeb 26, 2026

Shared terrifying videos of extreme motorcycle and car noise on FM 2222 and urged the council to pass the noise ordinance to protect neighborhood safety and peace.

City Council — February 26, 2026 · 1:46:07 →
OpposedSavannah LeeFeb 26, 2026

Spoke against the noise ordinance on behalf of Equity Action, arguing that criminal penalties disproportionately harm low-income residents and people of color.

City Council — February 26, 2026 · 1:52:18 →
SupportiveLisa CappsFeb 24, 2026

A Northwest Hills resident, she supports the noise ordinance, noting that modified exhaust systems disturb neighborhoods and that a petition with over a thousand signatures reflects the community's frustration with the lack of protection.

City Council Work Session — February 24, 2026 · 6:03 →
NeutralZena PicharFeb 24, 2026

This speaker was called but did not respond.

City Council Work Session — February 24, 2026 · 10:58 →
SupportiveJustin BregelFeb 24, 2026

As vice president of the Cliff Over Lake Austin Neighborhood Association, he supports the ordinance, highlighting that about 30 homes are within 20 yards of 2222 and experience disruptive and dangerous vehicle behavior.

City Council Work Session — February 24, 2026 · 9:04 →
SupportiveMarisa Barreda LipshireFeb 24, 2026

As president of the Shepherd Mountain Neighborhood Association, she strongly supports the ordinance to address chronic vehicle racing and engine revving along 2222, stating the current sound ordinance is ineffective.

City Council Work Session — February 24, 2026 · 4:29 →