Concerning noise, I can't speak for the Great State of Texas or your local constabulary, but, you may incure the wrath of the Sheriff with a loud car.
Yes, Harleys are the loudest consarned thing on the planet and they get away with it. In VA, I've had friends get tickets and I've had the cops giving me the evil eye but never quite give me a ticket. Just watchin' your back amigo.