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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

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

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 Restrictions

Tex. 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 Restrictions

Tex. 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 Restrictions

Tex. 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 Restrictions

Tex. 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.

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