Construction hours in Austin, TX — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Travis County does not regulate construction hours in unincorporated areas. TX counties lack zoning authority to impose work-hour limits. State disorderly conduct applies only to unreasonable nighttime noise affecting nearby residences.
Unlike Austin (7 AM to 10 PM weekdays per Austin Code 9-2-6), unincorporated Travis County has no construction hour ordinance. Builders on county roads follow TxDOT lane closure rules and any HOA restrictions. Extreme early/late construction noise near homes may be cited under TX Penal Code 42.01 if unreasonable under the circumstances.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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