Humble, TX Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Humble, TX, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Construction/Demolition
- Prohibited 10 PM–6 AM (§8.03.011)
- Heavy Equipment
- Prohibited 10 PM–7 AM (§8.03.008)
- Emergency Permit
- Free from police department
- Government Exemption
- Emergency utilities/government work exempt
Summary
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohibited between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(3) creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;(4) abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;(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 h
Full Breakdown
Under §8.03.011, it is unlawful to operate a motor-driven lawn mower or engage in construction or demolition work between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Section 8.03.008 separately prohibits pile drivers, steam shovels, pneumatic hammers, and similar loud equipment between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Emergency permits may be issued free of charge by the police department. Governmental subdivisions and public utilities are exempt from restricted hours in emergencies.
Violations & Fines
Construction outside permitted hours: citation with fine up to $500 per occurrence. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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