5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Montgomery County, Texas.
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Montgomery County has no countywide noise ordinance. Texas Penal Code §42.01 prohibits disorderly conduct including unreasonably loud noise. Residents in unincorporated areas have no enforceable quiet-hours rule beyond state law.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
4 cities in Montgomery County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Amplified Music & Events, Barking Dogs
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
5 verified rules • Amplified Music & Events, Barking Dogs
5 verified rules • Amplified Music & Events, Barking Dogs
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