Fulshear, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Fulshear, 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
- Audibility trigger
- 60 feet from property line
- Vehicle audibility trigger
- 30 feet from vehicle
- Daytime limit
- 85 dB(A)
- Nighttime limit
- 70 dB(A)
- Permit term cap
- 1 year, council-issued
Summary
Fulshear requires a city council permit for outdoor speakers, PA systems, or amplifiers, and bans sound plainly audible 60 feet past the property line.
The operation of any such sound amplifier in such a manner that sounds are plainly audible at a distance of 60 feet or more from the property line of a property or premises in which the amplification is located shall be presumed to be a violation of this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4849270; v4 updated 2026-05-19).
Full Breakdown
Fulshear bans operating any sound amplifier, loudspeaker, or PA system in a way that disturbs neighbors or is louder than necessary for voluntary listeners. Sound plainly audible 60 feet or more from the property line is presumed a violation. Outdoor amplification of music or speech requires a city council permit, capped at one year, which can restrict hours (commonly barring use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.). Separately, amplified sound may not exceed 85 dB(A) daytime or 70 dB(A) nighttime at 60 feet.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor under § 1-17; general penalty up to a $500 fine per occurrence, plus permit revocation and one-year ineligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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