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Edinburg, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Amplified music rules in Edinburg, TX, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.

Key Facts

Residential nighttime cap
Any audible sound, 10 p.m.-9 a.m.
Residential daytime cap
75 decibels at property line
Business daytime cap
65 decibels, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Business nighttime cap
No audible sound overnight
Exception
City-issued sound equipment permit

Summary

Edinburg caps sound equipment at 75 decibels at a residence's property line and bans any audible sound there from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.

(1) A person may not use sound equipment that produces sound audible beyond the property line of a residence, at any decibel amount, in a residential area between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (2) A person may not use sound equipment at any time of day that is audible beyond the property line of a residence in excess of 75 decibels.

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Full Breakdown

City Code Sec. 95.24(F) bars using sound equipment that's audible beyond a residential property line at any decibel level between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., and caps it at 75 decibels beyond that line at any other time. A separate business-property rule, Sec. 95.24(E), limits sound equipment at a business to 65 decibels at the property line from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and bars any audible sound there overnight. The City Manager can issue a permit authorizing otherwise-restricted sound equipment use, and written consent from an adult resident within 600 feet is an affirmative defense.

Violations & Fines

Class C misdemeanor citation under the general Sec. 95.99 nuisance penalty; property owners, adult residents, and business managers in charge can each be cited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a permit to run sound equipment past the limits?
Yes. Sec. 95.24(C)(9) and (H)(4) let the City Manager's office issue a permit authorizing sound equipment use that would otherwise violate the section.
Does the 75-decibel cap apply at night in residential areas?
No. Between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. no sound from equipment may be audible beyond a residence's property line at all, regardless of decibel level.

Sources & Official References

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