Fort Worth vs Keller
How do quiet hours rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Keller, TX?
Fort Worth and Keller have similar restriction levels.
Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752-03-2021) sets quiet hours 10 PM-7 AM. Residential: 70 dBA daytime, 60 dBA nighttime. Central Business/Trinity Uptown: extended to 2 AM (80 dBA). Where ambient exceeds limits, ambient +3 dBA applies. Measurement from complainant's property line.
View full Fort Worth rules →Keller, TX
Tarrant County
Keller enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 54 of the Keller Code of Ordinances, backed by TX Penal Code 42.01 disorderly conduct at 85 dB.
View full Keller rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Worth | Keller |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM | - |
| Residential | 70/60 dBA day/night | - |
| Downtown | Extended to 2 AM | - |
| Code Section | Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752) | - |
| Nighttime Hours | - | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Standard | - | Plainly audible across property line |
| State Backstop | - | TX Penal 42.01 at 85 dB |
| Report To | - | Keller Police 817-743-4500 |
| Max Fine | - | 500 dollars |
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Fort Worth FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752-03-2021) sets quiet hours 10 PM-7 AM. Residential: 70 dBA daytime, 60 dBA nighttime. Central Business/Trinity Uptown: extended to 2 AM (80 dBA). Where ambient exceeds limits, ambient +3 dBA applies. Measurement from complainant's property line.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Fort Worth?
Quiet Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM. Residential: 70/60 dBA day/night. Downtown: Extended to 2 AM. Code Section: Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752).
Keller FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Keller, TX?
Nighttime quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. During that window, noise plainly audible inside a neighbor's home can trigger a warning or citation.
Who do I call about a loud party in Keller?
Call Keller Police non-emergency at 817-743-4500. An officer will respond and usually issues a warning first before citing under Chapter 54.
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