Noise Ordinances in Guadalupe County, TX (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Guadalupe County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Guadalupe County can't pass a noise ordinance for unincorporated land - Texas gives that power only to cities. Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo set decibel limits and quiet hours; everywhere else, Penal Code §42.01 applies.
Guadalupe County Noise & Quiet Hours Rules
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01(c)(2)
a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise is a public nuisance
Construction Hours
The county can't limit construction hours on unincorporated land - only cities can. Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo restrict noisy work to daytime; elsewhere only Penal Code §42.01 addresses unreasonable noise.
Guadalupe County Construction Noise Hours
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01(a)(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
Barking Dogs
Unincorporated Guadalupe County has no barking-dog ordinance - the county can't pass one. Persistent barking may be disorderly conduct under Penal Code §42.01. Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo handle barking through their city codes.
Guadalupe County Barking Dog Rules
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01(a)(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
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Cities regulate amplified music through their noise codes; the county can't. Cibolo offers a Special Music Venue Permit for outdoor stages. Unincorporated events fall under Penal Code §42.01.
Guadalupe County Amplified Music & Event Noise
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01(a)(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
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