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Default rule and exceptions
The boundary is the meter. CenterPoint Energy owns the line to the meter; the customer owns the piping on the other side of the meter.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | CenterPoint Energy: "You’re generally responsible for maintaining customer-owned piping on the other side of the meter — whether those pipes go into your home, to your garage or to outdoor equipment like pools and grills." |
| City / public agency | CenterPoint Energy owns and maintains the gas line up to the meter. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 10, 2026.
You’re generally responsible for maintaining customer-owned piping on the other side of the meter — whether those pipes go into your home, to your garage or to outdoor equipment like pools and grills.
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Common questions
Who pays for gas service line in Houston, TX?
The property owner. CenterPoint Energy: "You’re generally responsible for maintaining customer-owned piping on the other side of the meter — whether those pipes go into your home, to your garage or to outdoor equipment like pools and grills."
What does the city cover in Houston, TX?
CenterPoint Energy owns and maintains the gas line up to the meter.
What is this based on for Houston, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Customer-owned gas lines and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Customer-owned gas linesofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
- Pipeline safetyofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
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