Bexar County, TX Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- County blower ordinance
- None in unincorporated Bexar County
- Governing statute
- TX Penal Code 42.01 unreasonable noise
- City of San Antonio hours
- Power equipment restricted 10 PM to 7 AM
- Max state fine
- $500 Class C misdemeanor
- HOA enforcement
- Common in Stone Oak, Dominion, Timberwood Park
Summary
Unincorporated Bexar County has no leaf blower ordinance; use is limited only by TX Penal Code 42.01 disorderly conduct. San Antonio and other cities impose their own hour rules.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place ... or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (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.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Texas counties, including Bexar County, do not have general zoning authority under state law and cannot pass citywide-style nuisance ordinances regulating gas or electric leaf blower use in unincorporated areas. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 240 limits county regulatory power, and no Bexar County Commissioners Court order currently restricts leaf blower operating hours, decibel output, or equipment type. 01(a)(5), which treats making unreasonable noise in a public place or near a private residence as disorderly conduct. Bexar County Sheriff deputies respond to complaints case-by-case, typically at night or very early morning.
Within incorporated city limits the picture is different: the City of San Antonio Chapter 21 noise code restricts construction-type noise including power equipment between 10 PM and 7 AM, and Castle Hills, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Universal City, and Converse each have city-specific provisions. HOA covenants in master-planned communities like Stone Oak, Timberwood Park, or The Dominion frequently impose stricter windows (often 8 AM to 7 PM on weekdays, later start on weekends) and these are enforceable by the HOA independently of county rules.
Violations & Fines
A disorderly conduct citation under TX Penal Code 42.01 is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500. Repeated complaints may escalate to abatement action, but Bexar County has no blower-specific fine schedule. HOA violations are enforced through covenants and may carry per-day fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a gas leaf blower on Sunday morning in unincorporated Bexar County?
Does San Antonio ban gas-powered leaf blowers?
Who do I call about an early-morning blower in a Bexar County subdivision?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Bexar County
How Bexar County compares: Cities with the Strictest Leaf Blower Rules·Texas rules heatmap·Compare Bexar County to another location·View the Texas noise ordinances overview
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