Houston, TX Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Generally, nighttime hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Specific restrictions apply to amplified sound, which cannot be operated between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. For commercial establishments, outdoor amplified sound is prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Residential Decibel Limit: 65 dB(A) (Day) / 58 dB(A) (Night)
Summary: Houston, TX noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, regulate sound levels based on property type and time of day. Nighttime hours generally span 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Residential properties have limits of 65 dB(A) during the day and 58 dB(A) at night. Violations are misdemeanors, with fines ranging from $50 up to $2,000 for repeat offenses.