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Default rule and exceptions
The boundary is the meter. CPS Energy is not responsible for gas piping downstream of the meter; that piping is the customer’s.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | CPS Energy Gas Service Standards: "CPS Energy is not liable or responsible for gas piping and appliances located downstream of the gas meter." |
| City / public agency | CPS Energy owns and maintains the gas system up to the meter. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 10, 2026.
CPS Energy is not liable or responsible for gas piping and appliances located downstream of the gas meter.
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Common questions
Who pays for gas service line in San Antonio, TX?
The property owner. CPS Energy Gas Service Standards: "CPS Energy is not liable or responsible for gas piping and appliances located downstream of the gas meter."
What does the city cover in San Antonio, TX?
CPS Energy owns and maintains the gas system up to the meter.
What is this based on for San Antonio, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Gas Service Standards (Project Responsibilities) and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Gas Service Standards (Project Responsibilities)official · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
- CPS Energyofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
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