Texas is known for its vibrant music culture, and there are no laws that prohibit you from playing loud music in your house.
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(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.
In Texas, noise regulations vary by city and county, but they generally include designated quiet hours and permissible noise levels. For instance, many Texas cities enforce noise curfews starting from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekends.
The ordinance. Subsection (d) states that no person shall make, cause, suffer, allow or permit unreasonable noise in such a manner or with such volume that it disturbs a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities.
For residential environments, the accepted decibel level is lower. Any noise exceeding 70 dB is considered disturbing. Residential limits usually start at 60 or 55 dB (the equivalent noise of a regular vacuum cleaner). Time limits usually apply after 10 pm and until 7 am.
For complaints related to noise, contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance. All other nuisance complaints can be filed with your local code enforcement or public health department.
Document the Behavior : Keep a record of the incidents, noting dates, times, and descriptions of the noise or rude behavior. Communicate Calmly : If you feel comfortable, approach your neighbor and address the issue directly. Set Boundaries : If direct communication doesn't work, set clear boundaries.