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Before You Dig in Texas

Explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in Texas.

811 Center Information

Texas 811

  • 811 or 800-344-8377
  • Visit Website
  • 24 / 7
  • 1410 E. Renner Rd.
    Suite 100
    Richardson, TX 75082
  • John Sparks, Director Damage Prevention

Legislative Information

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  • Utilities Code Title 5, Chapter 251
  • Railroad Commission of Texas Chapter 18
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 18"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption 16"

Advanced Notice
2 working days, not more than 14 days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

2 working days, not more than 14 days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid
14 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

14 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
All 254 counties of Texas

Partner Since:
March 2005

Mission:
The mission of Damage Prevention Council of Texas is to facilitate underground utility & pipeline damage prevention and contribute toward public safety and environmental protection through stakeholder education and communication. To meet this mission, Damage Prevention Council of Texas has formed 23 regional Chapters for the purpose of conducting grass-roots educational outreach and solving local issues associated with the 811 process.

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