Amplified music rules in Schertz, TX — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Cities regulate amplified music through their noise codes; the county can't. Cibolo offers a Special Music Venue Permit for outdoor stages. Unincorporated events fall under Penal Code §42.01.
Amplified music in Guadalupe County is governed by city code, since counties can't regulate noise. Cibolo created a Special Music Venue Permit ($50) that lets approved venues run sound at 75 dB from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with live outdoor music limited to Fridays and Saturdays. Seguin's ordinance caps most amplified sound at 85 dB during the day and 75 dB after 10 p.m. In unincorporated areas - including riverside gatherings - Penal Code §42.01 disorderly conduct is the only backstop.
Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor, up to $500. Seguin noise fines run $150, $250, then $500 by offense. Operating a Cibolo venue without the required permit risks citation.
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