Leaf Blower and Lawn Equipment Rules in Texas
Explore selected local leaf blower and lawn equipment rules in Texas, including operating limits and upcoming restrictions.
Texas law also limits local restrictions on engines based on fuel source. Read Local Government Code section 248.003 for the scope and exceptions. Checked November 10, 2026.
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Also see: US PIRG's interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies for another source on jurisdictions nationwide.
Each entry shows the date we last checked it. Ordinances change, so confirm against the live municipal code before quoting any of this in a public meeting. Where we say a jurisdiction has no restriction, that usually means we could not find one, which is not the same as establishing that none exists.
State and local rules
West University Place
Leaf blowers must meet a 70 dBA limit at 50 feet under ANSI B175.2, with manufacturer certification or documentation. Residential quiet hours also restrict lawn-equipment use. The rule is a noise limit, not a blanket gas-blower ban.
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Sunset Valley
Outdoor motorized landscaping equipment, including mowers and leaf blowers, is restricted from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. Exceptions include emergency utility repairs and work needed to prevent an imminent threat to people or property.
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