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Default rule and exceptions
The boundary is the meter. Atmos Energy does not maintain the gas lines on the property beyond its meter; the owner is responsible from the meter to the home or business.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Atmos Energy: "you are responsible for any natural gas piping on your property from our gas meter to your home or business," and "Atmos Energy does not maintain the natural gas lines on your property beyond our meter." |
| City / public agency | Atmos Energy owns and maintains the gas system up to and including the meter. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 10, 2026.
In most states, except Kansas, you are responsible for any natural gas piping on your property from our gas meter to your home or business. Atmos Energy does not maintain the natural gas lines on your property beyond our meter.
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Common questions
Who pays for gas service line in Dallas, TX?
The property owner. Atmos Energy: "you are responsible for any natural gas piping on your property from our gas meter to your home or business," and "Atmos Energy does not maintain the natural gas lines on your property beyond our meter."
What does the city cover in Dallas, TX?
Atmos Energy owns and maintains the gas system up to and including the meter.
What is this based on for Dallas, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Home safety: natural gas lines and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Home safety: natural gas linesofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
- Safetyofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
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