At Texas811, we’re honored to be part of something BIG. Something bigger than ourselves. Our longstanding mission has been: To facilitate damage prevention, promote public safety, and protect the environment through stakeholder education and communication. We help shield buried infrastructure from avoidable damage. We defend the safety of our communities through our educational message across […]
We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For
We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For As Thanksgiving approaches, our thoughts turn to what we have to be thankful for. Family. Health. Good Fortune. Texas811. What??? We tend to take it for granted, but Texas811 keeps us safe all year long. Working with experienced utility locators and our utility companies, Texas811 has our […]
On Your Mark
When it comes to safety, the difference is in the details. Crucial marks on the ground can depend on the accuracy of work site information provided to those in the field. The men and women who locate underground utilities face challenges. They are in the elements, travelling and working in a variety of weather conditions. […]
Winter is Coming
Outdoor chores need to be completed in preparation. Whether it’s replacing a few fence posts, repairing a water line or planting a tree, Texas811 is here to help. A call to Texas811, or an online request for a locate, gets the underground utilities in your worksite marked within two business days. There’s no reason to […]
NO EXCUSE, SIR!
Have you ever been truly inconvenienced? Not the-barista-gave-you-regular-coffee-when-you-asked-for-a-latte inconvenienced. More like losing your telecommunications cable, or your gas service, or your water service because someone hit a buried utility they didn’t know was there. What? You didn’t know that utility was buried in that location? No excuse, sir! That’s one of the four approved responses […]
WHAT’S MINE IS MINE
Last week we talked about how underground utility locators generally work to locate only those utilities that belong to them, while ignoring the lines that run from the meter to your house. If you need a refresher, click here to read that blog. A lot of people wonder what to do about the flags if no […]
ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD WITH 811
There was an obituary in the paper the other day about a man you’ve probably never heard of, but you’re certainly familiar with his legacy. Bruce Halle died at the age of 87. He was the founder of the national Discount Tire chain. Discount Tire is the nation’s largest independent tire dealer, with 975 stores […]