Noise Ordinances in Travis County, TX (2026)
5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Travis County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Construction Hours
Travis County does not regulate construction hours in unincorporated areas. TX counties lack zoning authority to impose work-hour limits. State disorderly conduct applies only to unreasonable nighttime noise affecting nearby residences.
Noise: Construction Hours
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:(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;(c) For purposes of this section:(1) an act is deemed to occur in a public place or near a pr...
Barking Dogs
Travis County relies on state law for barking dog complaints. TX Health & Safety Code 822.041 defines public nuisance dogs. Travis County Animal Control (via Austin Animal Center partnership) investigates chronic barking complaints in unincorporated areas.
Noise: Barking Dogs
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:(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;(c) For purposes of this section:(1) an act is deemed to occur in a public place or near a pr...
Leaf Blower Rules
Travis County has no leaf blower regulations for unincorporated areas. No countywide decibel, time-of-day, or equipment-type rules exist. Austin city ordinance does not extend to unincorporated county land.
noise/leaf-blowers
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) 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 ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the no...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Travis County parks require every generator and every amplified-music source to be silenced between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., a flat nine-hour curfew that applies regardless of how loud the sound actually is. Outside those hours, any noise level that could reasonably disturb other visitors or adjacent residents is separately banned as excessive noise.
Amplified Music Curfew in Travis County Parks
Some RestrictionsTravis County Code § 232.023(a)-(c)
a. Visitors will not create excessive noise, meaning a level which could reasonably be determined to disturb other visitors or adjacent residents. b. All combustible engine generators and/or amplified music must be turned off between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. c. Visitors are not permitted to introduce artificial lighting that could reasonably be determined to disturb other visitors or adj...
Vehicle Noise
Vehicle noise in unincorporated Travis County is enforced under TX Transportation Code 547.604 requiring functioning mufflers and prohibiting excessive/unusual noise. No county decibel ordinance. DPS and Sheriff enforce on county roads.
Noise: Vehicle Noise
Light RestrictionsTex. Transp. Code § 547.604
Sec. 547.604. MUFFLER REQUIRED. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. (b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device on a motor vehicle.
Noise Ordinances by City in Travis County
2 cities in Travis County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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