Missouri City, TX Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)
Quiet hours in Missouri City, TX, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Key Facts
- Code section
- Ch. 30, Art. III
- Heightened hours
- Midnight to 6:59 a.m.
- Standard
- Reasonable person
- Max fine
- Up to $500
Summary
Missouri City prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs persons of normal sensibilities, with heightened enforcement during nighttime hours from midnight to 6:59 a.m.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (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 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
Missouri City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Article III prohibits any noise that is unreasonably loud or disturbing to persons of normal sensibilities. After a 2024 amendment, officers consider the time of day, with midnight through 6:59 a.m. flagged as a heightened-enforcement window. Officers also weigh the authorized land use, complainant location, and duration when deciding whether to issue a citation. The ordinance does not set a fixed decibel limit; instead, it relies on a reasonable-person standard.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor citation typically punishable by fines up to $500 per occurrence, with each day potentially treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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