Bryan, TX Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- General noise nuisance ordinance
- Max fine
- $2,000.00 per violation
- Dedicated party/host law
- None found
- Continuing violation
- Each day is separate offense
- Enforcement
- Police or code enforcement citation
Summary
Bryan has no separate loud-party or social-host law; excessive noise from parties, music, or loudspeakers is prosecuted under the city's general noise nuisance ordinance.
Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort, or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance... The playing of any radio, record player, or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel, or other type of abode.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
City Code declares any unreasonably loud noise that causes material distress or disturbs persons of ordinary sensibilities a nuisance, and separately lists playing a radio, record player, or other musical instrument loud enough to disturb the quiet of neighboring dwellings as a specific noise-nuisance violation. There is no dedicated 'unruly gathering' ordinance or per-guest host-liability fine schedule: the general noise-nuisance provisions cover loud house parties, and violators (not specifically the property owner) are cited criminally.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor; fine up to $2,000.00 under Sec. 1-14, since noise nuisances fall under the Health and Sanitation chapter; each day of continuing violation is a separate offense.
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