Texas law requires excavators to contact 811 at least two business days before excavating, excluding weekends and holidays, even if you’re working in your own backyard.

Each state has their own unique processes and laws for digging. The map provides additional details on each 811 center, and specific guidelines for each state.

811 is the national phone number designated by the Federal Communications Commission that connects professionals and homeowners who plan to dig with their local one call center.

Research has revealed that if someone calls 8-1-1 before they dig, they have a 99 percent chance of avoiding an incident, injury, harm to the environment and even death. Want to know more? Receive …

Homeowners can submit a ticket online or by calling 811. Before requesting a ticket, prepare your dig site and ensure you have the proper information on hand. Check out the Six Steps to Safe Digging to …

4 days ago · 811 is a free, nationwide number designed to keep you safe when digging or excavating.* Calling 811 is a simple process and is always the safest option anytime you are moving dirt.

811 is the national "Call Before You Dig" phone number to request to have underground lines marked. This call is generally free and required by law.

Notify utilities of your intent to dig by calling 811 or making an online request a few days before you plan to break ground. Your state 811 center will inform utility operators in your area that they need to mark …

How does 811 work? One easy phone call to 811, at least 72 hours prior to digging, starts the process of getting your underground utility lines marked for free. When you call 811 from anywhere in the …

Texas811 is the nation’s largest one-call center, dedicated to safety and protecting Texas’ underground infrastructure.