Quiet Hours: Arlington vs Mansfield
How do quiet hours rules compare between Arlington, TX and Mansfield, TX?
Arlington and Mansfield have similar restriction levels.
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County
Arlington enforces noise limits under Nuisance Chapter Sec. 2.03(M) with 85 dBA daytime and 65 dBA nighttime limits. Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM Mon–Thu and midnight–7 AM Fri–Sat. The entertainment district near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field has special event exemptions.
View full Arlington rules →Mansfield, TX
Tarrant County
Mansfield enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 74 (Offenses) of the City Code, layered on TX Penal Code 42.01 disorderly conduct with an 85 dB disturbance threshold.
View full Mansfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Arlington | Mansfield |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Nuisance Ch. Sec. 2.03(M) | - |
| Day Limit | 85 dBA | - |
| Night Limit | 65 dBA | - |
| Quiet Hours M-Th | 10 PM – 7 AM | - |
| Quiet Hours F-Sa | Midnight – 7 AM | - |
| Nighttime Hours | - | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Standard | - | Plainly audible across property line |
| State Backstop | - | TX Penal 42.01 at 85 dB |
| Report To | - | Mansfield Police 817-276-4700 |
| Max Fine | - | 500 dollars |
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Arlington FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Arlington?
Arlington enforces noise limits under Nuisance Chapter Sec. 2.03(M) with 85 dBA daytime and 65 dBA nighttime limits. Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM Mon–Thu and midnight–7 AM Fri–Sat. The entertainment district near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field has special event exemptions.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Arlington?
Code Section: Nuisance Ch. Sec. 2.03(M). Day Limit: 85 dBA. Night Limit: 65 dBA. Quiet Hours M-Th: 10 PM – 7 AM.
Mansfield FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Mansfield, TX?
Nighttime quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. During that window noise plainly audible inside a neighbor home can trigger a warning or a Class C citation.
Who do I call about a loud party in Mansfield?
Call Mansfield Police non-emergency at 817-276-4700. Officers usually issue a warning first and escalate to citations if the disturbance continues.
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