Excavators in Texas already have damaged underground gas pipes thousands of times in 2026
- Posted on June 3, 2026
- By NPR
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Excavators in Texas already have damaged underground gas pipes thousands of times in 2026
State law requires excavators to notify Texas811 so underground pipes can be marked — but many do not. An explosion that leveled an Oak Cliff apartment complex has been linked to gas pipe damage.