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Amarillo, TX Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Local ordinance
None
Governing law
TX Penal Code §42.01
Presumptive threshold
85 dB after official warning
Violation class
Class C misdemeanor

Summary

Amarillo has no municipal noise ordinance covering industrial or commercial operations. Noise complaints are handled under Texas state law, which prohibits unreasonable noise exceeding 85 dB after an official warning.

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.

Source: Texas Penal Code §42.01 – Disorderly ConductView official code

Full Breakdown

Amarillo does not codify decibel limits or industrial noise zones in its municipal code. The city confirmed to residents that no local noise ordinance exists. Industrial and commercial noise is governed solely by Texas Penal Code §42.01 (Disorderly Conduct), which creates a rebuttable presumption that noise is unreasonable if it exceeds 85 decibels after a peace officer or magistrate has given notice. Violations are Class C misdemeanors enforceable by local police. Chapter 4-9 of the Amarillo Code addresses only airport approach noise attenuation zones for construction standards, not operational industrial noise.

Violations & Fines

Texas Penal Code §42.01 Class C misdemeanor; fine up to $500. No city-specific industrial noise fine schedule exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file a noise complaint against a factory in Amarillo?
Yes, but the city has no noise ordinance. Police may respond and warn the operator; if noise exceeds 85 dB after warning, it becomes a Class C misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code §42.01.
Does Amarillo plan to adopt an industrial noise ordinance?
As of 2026, Amarillo has not enacted a noise ordinance. Residents must rely on state disorderly-conduct law for relief from industrial noise.

Sources & Official References

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