Noise Ordinances in Humble, TX (2026)
6 verified noise ordinances for Humble, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Humble prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys or disturbs others under Article 8.03. No fixed quiet-hours curfew; enforcement is based on a reasonableness standard.
Humble Quiet Hours Ordinance
Some RestrictionsTex. 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...
Construction Hours
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohibited between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Humble Construction Hours
Some RestrictionsTex. 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...
Barking Dogs
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
Humble Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsTex. 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...
Leaf Blower Rules
Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial landscaping without specific hour restrictions. Excessive noise from any source including landscaping equipment may be addressed under the city's general nuisance provisions in Chapter 38 of the Humble Code of Ordinances. Humble Code Enforcement at (281) 446-4331 handles complaints.
Humble Leaf Blower Regulations
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - includes 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...
Amplified Music & Events
Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA systems, live bands, and DJ equipment that is plainly audible beyond the property boundary and disturbs the peace of neighbors may constitute a violation. Humble PD at (281) 446-7127 responds to noise complaints.
Humble Amplified Music & Sound Regulations
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - includes 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 preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Humble Aircraft Noise Near IAH Airport
Few RestrictionsLooking for Harris County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Humble city rules.
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