Noise Ordinances in Montgomery County, TX (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Montgomery County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Construction Hours
No county-level construction hour restrictions exist in unincorporated Montgomery County. State law and applicable building permit conditions govern construction activities. Contractors must comply with any applicable city rules if work occurs in an incorporated area.
Construction Noise. Unincorporated Montgomery County
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...
Barking Dogs
Montgomery County Animal Services (MCAS) enforces animal restraint under the county Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance. Barking dog complaints are addressed through nuisance animal provisions under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapters 822 and 826.
Barking Dog Complaints. County Animal Services
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...
Leaf Blower Rules
Montgomery County has no ordinance restricting leaf blower or outdoor power equipment use in unincorporated areas. No time, decibel, or equipment-type restrictions exist at the county level. Deed restrictions may apply in specific subdivisions.
Leaf Blower and Power Equipment. No County Rules
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Montgomery County has no ordinance regulating amplified music in unincorporated areas. Texas Penal Code §42.01 applies if noise is unreasonably loud or provocative in a public place. Residential subdivision HOA rules may restrict outdoor amplified music.
Amplified Music. No County Ordinance
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...
Noise Ordinances by City in Montgomery County
4 cities in Montgomery County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Barking Dogs, Quiet Hours
7 verified rules • Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound, Barking Dogs
3 verified rules • Barking Dogs, Leaf Blower Rules
3 verified rules • Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound, Construction Hours
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