Lubbock, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Lubbock, 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
- Cutoff
- 10 PM residential
- Audibility
- 50 feet test
- Vehicle Audio
- 30 feet standard
- Depot District
- Commercial standards
Summary
Amplified music in Lubbock must not be plainly audible across a residential property line or beyond 50 feet between 10 PM and 7 AM. Depot District venues operate under commercial corridor standards with later cutoffs.
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 private residence if it produces its offensive or proscribed consequences in the public place or near a private residence; and(2) 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.(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Full Breakdown
Backyard speakers, live bands, DJ equipment, and vehicle sound systems all fall under the Chapter 18 noise rules. Residential hosts should move outdoor music indoors or power down by 10 PM. In the Depot Entertainment District near Buddy Holly Avenue, venues have historically operated until 2 AM on weekends with windows and doors closed. Sound from a parked vehicle audible beyond 30 feet is a specific violation under vehicle noise rules.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor. Up to 500 dollars per violation. Officers can direct shutdown on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a DJ at a backyard party?
Are Depot District venues exempt?
Sources & Official References
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