Texas Penal Code Section 21.15<\/a> makes certain recordings illegal if they are made without consent or with the intent to invade someone else’s privacy. The law specifically addresses recording a person in a spot where they would have a reasonable expectation of privacy, like a bathroom, bedroom, or changing room.<\/p>\nUnfortunately, your backyard doesn’t have Fort Knox-level security privileges.<\/p>\n
If your yard is visible from your neighbor’s property, and the camera just happens to capture part of it, that isn’t necessarily illegal. The circumstances matter, like what is being recorded and the intention behind recording. If they are straight-up trying to invade your privacy, that’s a no-no.<\/p>\n
So, before you call the cops and start screaming about the Karen next door, snooping on your backyard fun, ask yourself: Are they recording me on purpose to invade my privacy? Or does my backyard just happen to be in the frame of their recording?<\/p>\n
If you think your neighbor may be violating your privacy, it’s time to consider some legal advice for your specific case.<\/p>\n
Good luck, and don’t be a nosy neighbor!<\/p>\n
Keep scrolling for more Lubbock news in the galleries below…<\/p>\n
Lubbock Restaurants That Closed in 2026 (So Far) <\/p>\n
From fast food to mom-and-pops, and from upscale to a breakfast burrito favorite, here is a look at Lubbock restaurants that have closed so far this year. <\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n
Disaster: The Top 10 Worst Tornados In Texas History<\/p>\n
Tornadoes are a common fear in Texas, as their destruction can cause massive damage in property, livestock, and even human lives. Here’s a long at the worst ten tornadoes in Texas history, according to the National Weather Service. <\/p>\n
*Note: photos of tornadoes are from across the country, as many of these tornadoes happened before sophisticated modern photography. <\/p>\n
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