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Texas

Official sources for 811, field workflows, training and public infrastructure.

Research record: 2026-11-14 · 9 sources · All 50 states →

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811 centers

Official references and guidance.

TX · 811SOURCE REFERENCE

Texas811 — official notification center ↗

Texas811 provides excavator and homeowner locate-request portals, one-call information and damage-prevention resources for Texas.

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Texas811
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
Homepage prominently links separate EXCAVATORS PORTAL and HOMEOWNERS PORTAL on txgc.texas811.org and Texas One-Call Law.
Limitations
Operational center entry point confirmed. Removed universal all-ticket-origin claim from older presentation; no authenticated submission attempted.
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Law

Official references and guidance.

TX · LawSOURCE REFERENCE

Utilities Code Chapter251 ↗

Chapter251 is the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act; section251.151 specifies notice to a notification center.

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Texas Legislature
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
Chapter251 is the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act; section251.151 specifies notice to a notification center.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
Available at last check

Ticket submission

Official references and guidance.

TX · 811SOURCE REFERENCE

Texas811 ↗

Current center homepage links separate professional and homeowner ticket portals.

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Texas811
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
Current center homepage links separate professional and homeowner ticket portals.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
Available at last check

Positive response

Official references and guidance.

TX · Positive responseSOURCE REFERENCE

What Is a Positive Response ↗

Center explains physical markings, direct callbacks and system-logged response methods.

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Publisher
Texas811 Help Center
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
Center explains physical markings, direct callbacks and system-logged response methods.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
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Enforcement

Official references and guidance.

TX · EnforcementSOURCE REFERENCE

Pipeline Damage Prevention Program ↗

RRC administers pipeline damage-prevention rules under16TAC Chapter18 and offers damage and no-damage noncompliance reports.

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Railroad Commission of Texas
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
RRC administers pipeline damage-prevention rules under16TAC Chapter18 and offers damage and no-damage noncompliance reports.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
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Training

Official references and guidance.

TX · TrainingSOURCE REFERENCE

Learning Hub ↗

Center provides damage-prevention education for operators, excavators and homeowners.

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Texas811
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
Center provides damage-prevention education for operators, excavators and homeowners.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
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Broadband / BEAD

Official references and guidance.

TX · BroadbandSOURCE REFERENCE

BEAD Program ↗

BDO publishes Texas BEAD funding guidance, policy updates and program resources.

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Publisher
Texas Comptroller BDO
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2026-11-14
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BDO publishes Texas BEAD funding guidance, policy updates and program resources.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
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Transportation

Official references and guidance.

TX · InfrastructureSOURCE REFERENCE

STIP ↗

TxDOT publishes current2027–2030 STIP, quarterly revisions and dashboards.

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Texas DOT
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2026-11-14
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Evidence
TxDOT publishes current2027–2030 STIP, quarterly revisions and dashboards.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
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Water infrastructure

Official references and guidance.

TX · InfrastructureSOURCE REFERENCE

November12 2026 Board Agenda ↗

Board agenda lists proposed water infrastructure financing actions, including DWSRF projects; agenda items are not evidence of completed projects.

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Publisher
Texas Water Development Board
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2026-11-14
Evidence method
Official search excerpt checked
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Effective date
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Evidence
Board agenda lists proposed water infrastructure financing actions, including DWSRF projects; agenda items are not evidence of completed projects.
Limitations
Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability
Available at last check

Coverage notes

Starting-point references, with additional details still needed: 811 centers, Enforcement.

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