Williamson County, TX Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- STR noise ordinance
- None countywide
- Governing law
- Tex. Penal Code §42.01
- Penalty
- Class C, up to $500
- Owner exposure
- HOA fines / covenants
Summary
STR guests are bound by the same state law as everyone else: unreasonable noise near a residence is disorderly conduct under Tex. Penal Code §42.01, a Class C misdemeanor up to $500. The county has no STR-specific noise rule.
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;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Unincorporated Williamson County has no STR-specific noise ordinance because it cannot regulate rentals at all. A loud Airbnb party is handled exactly like any other disturbance: deputies respond, assess whether the noise is unreasonable near a neighboring residence, and cite the responsible person under state disorderly-conduct law. Hosts commonly add contractual quiet hours and noise-monitoring devices because the HOA, not the county, can penalize the owner for guest disturbances.
Violations & Fines
Guests or hosts face a Class C disorderly-conduct citation and a fine up to $500. HOAs may separately fine the owner or pursue deed-restriction remedies for repeat disturbances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there special noise rules for short-term rentals here?
Can my HOA penalize me for a noisy guest?
Sources & Official References
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