It is illegal to have a loud exhaust in Texas.
Certain towns and municipalities also have their laws regarding loud exhaust systems on vehicles.
Getting pulled over for a loud exhaust in Texas can get you a $500.00 fine.
All vehicles in the state of Texas when on public roadways must have a muffler installed.
While most sound modifications are legal in Texas and other locations, it's important to note that Texas does have laws that limit the noise vehicles can produce.
So while you may be considering modifying your car's exhaust system, it's important to know that all vehicles are required to be equipped with a muffler.
In Texas, particularly in unincorporated county areas, any noise that's louder than 85 decibels can be breaking the law.
Many Texas cities, who have the authority to regulate noise levels inside their boundaries, may have even stricter rules about noise.
In Texas, state law criminalizes noise that exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives a notice from law enforcement that the noise is a public nuisance.
Cities may pass their own ordinances regulating noise.