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Noise Ordinances in Round Rock, TX (2026)

3 verified noise ordinances for Round Rock, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Round Rock Code Chapter 14, Article VIII establishes time-based quiet hours and uses a 'plainly audible' standard. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–8 AM on weekends.

Round Rock Quiet Hours & Nighttime Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2), (d) (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)

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) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the no...

Construction Hours

Round Rock restricts construction noise to 7 AM–7 PM Monday through Friday. Weekend and holiday construction outside these hours is prohibited under the noise ordinance.

Round Rock Construction Noise Hours & Limits

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Round Rock Chapter 14 and Chapter 4 (Animals) address barking dogs as a public nuisance. Persistent barking that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is enforceable by Animal Services and Code Enforcement.

Round Rock Barking Dog & Animal Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2) (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)

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 Williamson County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Williamson County