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Galveston County, TX Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)

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

Quiet hours in Galveston County, TX, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.

Key Facts

County noise rule
None (TX county can't zone)
Galveston day cap
75 dB(A), 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Galveston night cap
70 dB(A), 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
Measurement point
Receiving property/curb line
State backstop
TX Penal Code 42.01(a)(5)

Summary

Galveston County has no county noise ordinance and cannot zone unincorporated areas. Inside a city the city code governs: Galveston caps sound at 75 dB(A) daytime (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 70 dB(A) nighttime (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) at the receiving property line.

City-specific rules exist: League City has its own quiet hours rules that differ from Galveston County's county-level regulations. If you live in League City, check the city-specific page instead.

Daytime hours—(7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.): dB(A) shall be seventy-five (75). Nighttime hours—(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.): dB(A) shall be seventy (70).

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Full Breakdown

Texas counties have no general ordinance-making power over noise, so unincorporated Galveston County (Bolivar Peninsula, Bacliff, San Leon) has no local quiet-hours rule; the statewide backstop is Texas Penal Code 42.01(a)(5) disorderly conduct. Cities set their own limits. Galveston Code Sec. 24-2 sets 75 dB(A) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 70 dB(A) from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the curb or property line closest to the source. League City (Sec. 42-32) defines nighttime as 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Brief spikes under two seconds are excluded in Galveston.

Violations & Fines

Galveston noise violations are Class C misdemeanors after a peace-officer warning. League City fines run $100-$1,000 (first) and $200-$2,000 (repeat within 12 months); each day is a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Galveston County have quiet hours?
No. The county has no noise ordinance and cannot zone. Quiet hours only exist inside cities like Galveston (70 dB(A) overnight) or League City; unincorporated areas rely on the state disorderly-conduct statute.
Where is my noise measured in Galveston?
Under Sec. 24-2, at the property where the sound is received, at the curb line or property line closest to the source, not at the complainant's window.

Sources & Official References

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Quiet Hours in Cities Across Galveston County

League City, TX