Fulshear vs Katy
How do amplified music & events rules compare between Fulshear, TX and Katy, TX?
Fulshear, TX
Fort Bend County
No data available yet for Fulshear.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
Katy bans loudspeakers cast onto public streets for advertising and prohibits radios, stereos, and amplifiers loud enough to disturb neighbors, with a strict 11 p.m.-7 a.m. audibility threshold.
View full Katy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fulshear | Katy |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | - | Article 8.04 |
| Night Audibility Limit | - | 50 feet (11 p.m.-7 a.m.) |
| Street Loudspeakers | - | Prohibited for advertising |
| Daytime Standard | - | No disturbance to neighbors |
| Max Fine | - | Up to $500 per offense |
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Fulshear FAQ
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Katy FAQ
Can a Katy business use loudspeakers facing the street?
No. Article 8.04 specifically bans casting amplified sound onto public streets for commercial advertising or to attract attention to a building or structure.
Is my car stereo too loud under Katy's ordinance?
If it is plainly audible 50 feet from the vehicle between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., that is prima facie evidence of a violation. Daytime, it must not disturb neighbors.
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