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Noise Ordinances in Edinburg, TX (2026)

4 verified noise ordinances for Edinburg, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Edinburg Code Ch. 95 prohibits disturbing noise. Quiet hours: 9 PM–9 AM from public streets; 11 PM–9 AM from private property. Noise at 100+ feet measuring 65 dB or more is a violation during restricted hours.

Edinburg Quiet Hours & Nighttime Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Texas Penal Code Sec. 42.01(c) (Disorderly Conduct - 85 dB noise presumption)

(c) For purposes of this section:(1) an act is deemed to occur in a public place or near a private residence if it produces its offensive or proscribed consequences in the public place or near a private residence; and(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that ...

Construction Hours

Edinburg Code Ch. 95 governs construction noise. Standard Texas practice allows construction 7 AM–9 PM weekdays. Specific hours should be confirmed with the city's Development Center.

Edinburg Construction Noise Hours & Limits

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Edinburg Code Ch. 95 prohibits owning an animal that produces disturbing noise (barking/braying) after official notice, when the noise can be heard within nearby structures and occurs more than twice per day.

Edinburg Barking Dog & Animal Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...

Aircraft Noise

Aircraft noise is federally regulated by the FAA. Edinburg Executive Airport (EDG) serves the area. Local ordinances cannot override federal aviation authority.

Edinburg Aircraft Noise Regulations & Airport Compatibility

Few Restrictions

Looking for Hidalgo County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Hidalgo County