Pharr, TX Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)
Quiet hours in Pharr, 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
- Pharr Municipal Code (Municode)
- Typical Quiet Hours
- 10 PM–7 AM (verify with city)
- State Fallback
- TX Penal Code §42.01: 85 dB after warning
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 (Class C misdemeanor)
Summary
Pharr's noise ordinance is codified in the municipal code hosted on Municode. Quiet hours are enforced evenings and early mornings. Violations are Class C misdemeanors under TX Penal Code §42.01.
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. (d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless committed under Subsection (a)(7) or (a)(8), in which event it is a Class B misdemeanor.
Full Breakdown
Pharr has adopted a local noise ordinance (referenced in the National Noise Pollution Clearinghouse registry). TX Penal Code §42.01 serves as a state fallback: unreasonable noise above 85 dB after a warning from a peace officer constitutes disorderly conduct. Specific quiet hours should be verified at Pharr City Hall.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor: fines up to $500 per violation per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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