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Noise Ordinances in College Station, TX (2026)

5 verified noise ordinances for College Station, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

College Station enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM with enhanced enforcement near Texas A&M campus. Game day weekends see elevated noise from tailgating and celebrations in Northgate entertainment district.

College Station Quiet Hours Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 a...

Construction Hours

College Station allows construction during designated hours. Most Texas cities permit 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays. Emergency utility work exempt.

College Station Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy; (6) fights with another in a public place ... (c)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable i...

Barking Dogs

College Station considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. TX does not have breed-based noise rules - Lillian’s Law is behavior-based.

College Station Barking Dog Regulations

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 a...

Leaf Blower Rules

College Station has no leaf blower-specific restrictions. General noise ordinance limits apply. DFW area is EPA ozone nonattainment but no equipment bans.

College Station Leaf Blower Rules

Few Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2), (g)

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 a...

Amplified Music & Events

College Station regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. TX Penal Code §42.01 applies.

College Station Amplified Music & Event Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 a...

Looking for Brazos County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement College Station city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Brazos County