Quiet Hours: Fort Worth vs Mansfield
How do quiet hours rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Mansfield, TX?
Fort Worth and Mansfield 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 →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 | Fort Worth | Mansfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | Mansfield Police 817-276-4700 |
| Max Fine | - | 500 dollars |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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).
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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