San Angelo, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in San Angelo, 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
- Vehicle Sound System
- Police permit required
- Permit Limit
- 12 hours maximum
- Other Amplified Music
- Sec. 8.01.005 applies
- Night Window
- 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Max Fine
- $500 per offense
Summary
San Angelo requires a police permit to operate vehicle-mounted amplified sound systems under Sec. 8.01.006. Other amplified music must comply with the general noise ordinance, Sec. 8.01.005, especially the 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. window.
It shall be unlawful to play, operate or use any device known as a stereo, compact disc player, radio, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound truck, or any sound or music amplification system or any other instrument of any kind or character which emits loud, unusual, prolonged or raucous noises and is attached to or upon any motor vehicle
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 10).
Full Breakdown
Two provisions govern amplified sound. Sec. 8.01.006 makes it unlawful to operate a stereo, loudspeaker, sound truck, or amplification system mounted on a motor vehicle without a permit from the chief of police; permits run no longer than 12 hours, are non-transferable, and each day of violation is a separate offense. All other amplified music, whether backyard speakers, live bands, or PA systems, falls under Sec. 8.01.005 and must not become an unnecessary, loud, or prolonged disturbance. Noise during the 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. window is presumed to disturb neighbors.
Violations & Fines
Operating vehicle-mounted amplification without a permit, or violating the noise ordinance, is a misdemeanor fined up to $500 under Sec. 1.01.009. Each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a car stereo or sound truck in San Angelo?
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Sources & Official References
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