Texas Lead Service Line Replacement Programs
Texas water systems reported 4,508 lead and 110,364 galvanized service lines that must be replaced (EPA, Q3 2026). Below: the state rule on who pays, and every Texas utility with at least 1,000 such lines or a confirmed program.
Federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (40 CFR 141 Subpart I)
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Mandatory? No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.
Funding: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money).
Sources: epa.gov
| Utility | Lead | Galv. | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth City of Fort Worth | 0 | 32,590 | Program pending |
| Wichita Falls City of Wichita Falls | 0 | 5,621 | Not confirmed |
| Tyler City of Tyler | 142 | 3,843 | Not confirmed |
| New Braunfels New Braunfels Utilities | 0 | 3,267 | Not confirmed |
| Bellmead City of Bellmead | 0 | 2,864 | Not confirmed |
| Port Lavaca City of Port Lavaca | 0 | 2,563 | Not confirmed |
| Killeen City of Killeen | 0 | 2,426 | Not confirmed |
| Seguin City of Seguin | 4 | 2,212 | Not confirmed |
| Abilene City of Abilene | 0 | 2,157 | Not confirmed |
| Snyder City of Snyder | 0 | 1,707 | Not confirmed |
| Rosenberg City of Rosenberg | 0 | 1,614 | Not confirmed |
| South Houston City of South Houston | 0 | 1,554 | Not confirmed |
| Bowie City of Bowie | 0 | 1,539 | Not confirmed |
| San Marcos City of San Marcos | 0 | 1,515 | Not confirmed |
| Hereford Hereford Municipal Water System | 0 | 1,454 | Not confirmed |
| Denton City of Denton | 44 | 1,276 | Not confirmed |
| Longview City of Longview | 0 | 1,318 | Not confirmed |
| Shamrock Shamrock Municipal Water System | 0 | 1,135 | Not confirmed |
| Winters City of Winters | 1,104 | 0 | Not confirmed |
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Common questions
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Texas?
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Is lead service line replacement mandatory in Texas?
No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.
How many lead service lines are in Texas?
Water systems in Texas reported 4,508 lead service lines, 110,364 galvanized lines that need replacement and 2,029,201 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026), across 646 reporting systems.
Where can I get help paying in Texas?
Start with your water utility's program; the table on this page shows what we've confirmed. State money flows through: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money). If your utility has no program, see our guide to paying for replacement.