Neither Lubbock County nor the City of Lubbock sets a general daytime decibel cap. Statewide, Texas presumes noise unreasonable above 85 decibels after notice. The city caps public-entertainment venues at 100 dBA unless a hearing-warning sign is posted.
Lubbock County has no decibel ordinance because Texas counties cannot zone. The main numeric standard comes from state law: Texas Penal Code 42.01(c)(2) presumes noise unreasonable if it exceeds 85 decibels after a magistrate or peace officer gives notice it is a public nuisance. The City of Lubbock does not set a general residential decibel limit either, but Article 14.04.003 caps sound at places of public entertainment at 100 dBA at the customer position unless a conspicuous sign warns: "Warning Sound Levels Within May Cause Permanent Hearing Impairment." Otherwise, the city uses the unreasonable-disturbance standard.
State disorderly conduct: Class C misdemeanor. City of Lubbock: misdemeanor, fine up to $500 per day for exceeding limits.
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