Montgomery County, TX Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibitions
- No county leaf blower restrictions
- Hoa Rules May
- HOA rules may apply in subdivisions
- Prohibitions
- No time or decibel limits countywide
- Cities Within County
- Cities within county have separate rules
Summary
Montgomery County has no ordinance restricting leaf blower or outdoor power equipment use in unincorporated areas. No time, decibel, or equipment-type restrictions exist at the county level. Deed restrictions may apply in specific subdivisions.
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
Texas county government has no authority to regulate leaf blower or general power equipment noise in unincorporated areas. No countywide ordinance addresses leaf blowers, lawn equipment, or similar tools. Individual homeowners' associations or subdivision deed restrictions may impose restrictions, but these are civil covenants enforced by the HOA rather than county law. Residents in incorporated cities (Conroe, Willis, Shenandoah, The Woodlands Township area) should check city ordinances.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding noise limits during quiet hours: $200 to $500. No specific leaf blower penalties.
Sources & Official References
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