Noise Ordinances in Williamson County, TX (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Williamson County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
No statewide quiet hours exist. In unincorporated Williamson County, unreasonable noise in or near a private residence is disorderly conduct under Tex. Penal Code §42.01, a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500.
Williamson County Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01
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;
Construction Hours
Unincorporated Williamson County sets no construction-hour limits; counties can't regulate work times. Early or late construction noise is actionable only if unreasonable under Tex. Penal Code §42.01, a Class C misdemeanor up to $500.
Williamson County Construction Noise Hours
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01
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;
Barking Dogs
No statewide barking-dog ordinance governs unincorporated Williamson County. Persistent barking that becomes unreasonable noise near a residence is disorderly conduct under Tex. Penal Code §42.01, a Class C misdemeanor up to $500.
Williamson County Barking Dog Regulations
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01
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;
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Amplified music that is unreasonable near a residence is disorderly conduct under Tex. Penal Code §42.01, a Class C misdemeanor up to $500. Noise is presumed unreasonable above 85 decibels after officer notice.
Williamson County Amplified Music & Event Noise Rules
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01
For purposes of this section: ... 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.
Noise Ordinances by City in Williamson County
2 cities in Williamson County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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