08/11/2026
Today is 811 Day—a reminder that safe digging starts before the shovel ever hits the ground.
Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence, putting in a sprinkler system, or beginning a larger construction project, contact 811 before you dig. Texas law requires homeowners and contractors to submit a request at least two business days before excavation so underground utility lines can be located and marked.
It’s free, it’s simple, and it can prevent damaged utilities, service interruptions, serious injuries, and one very bad afternoon.
Every dig. Every time.
Learn more or submit a request at Texas811.org.