Noise from Specific Sources in Dallas County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Dallas County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dallas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

HVAC & Mechanical Noise

No county HVAC noise ordinance. Texas counties cannot enact noise regulations. Only TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies if unreasonable. No setback or sound barrier requirements for HVAC equipment.

Unincorporated Dallas County HVAC Equipment Noise

Few Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2) — Disorderly Conduct (general noise standard)

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 ... a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives n...

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Generator Noise

No county generator noise ordinance. No time-of-use restrictions or decibel limits. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies to unreasonable noise. Generators unregulated at county level.

Unincorporated Dallas County Generator Noise

Few Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2) — Disorderly Conduct (general noise standard)

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 ... a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives n...

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