Texarkana, TX Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 28-235
- Industrial/business noise
- Deemed reasonable if permitted
- Decibel limit
- None specified
- Nuisance trigger
- Dwelling-use noise in commercial zone
Summary
Noise from ordinary business, industry or commerce in Texarkana's commercial zones is deemed reasonable and legal as long as the operation complies with all city ordinances and permits.
Noise emanating from any premises in an area zoned for commercial use is hereby deemed reasonable and permissible when it is associated with the ordinary operation of an amusement, business, industry or commerce and such business is being conducted in accordance with all city ordinances and permit requirements.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 28-235 treats commercial-zoned noise as a nuisance only when it comes from a house, hotel, apartment or other dwelling on commercial premises and causes material distress to nearby people of ordinary sensibilities. By contrast, noise tied to the ordinary operation of an amusement, business, industry or commerce is expressly deemed reasonable and permissible, provided that business is run in accordance with all city ordinances and permit requirements. There is no decibel limit: compliance with other applicable permits is the controlling standard.
Violations & Fines
Non-industrial noise that materially distresses neighbors from a dwelling use on commercial land is a nuisance under § 28-235(a); code enforcement can act on complaints. A business's own operational noise is protected so long as it holds required permits and follows other city ordinances.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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