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Free air in Texas
Is air free in Texas?
Owner decidesNot by law. Texas has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 1,804 places with air we have mapped in Texas, 1,099 (61 %) are free or usually free, mostly at QuikTrip, Lowe's and Pilot and Flying J, plus tire shops such as Discount Tire and Mavis Discount Tire that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 1,804
- free or usually free
- 1,099
- tire shops fill free
- 393
- open 24/7 (known)
- 505
Chains with air in Texas
The brands with the most locations on our Texas map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in TX | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| QuikTrip | 345 | Usually free |
| Discount Tire | 301 | Free, staff fill |
| Lowe's | 147 | Usually free |
| Pilot and Flying J | 116 | Usually free |
| Kroger | 111 | Usually free |
| Mavis Discount Tire | 90 | Free, staff fill |
| Valero | 84 | Depends on the store |
| Exxon | 83 | Depends on the store |
| Shell | 70 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 50 | Free for members |
| Chevron | 43 | Depends on the store |
| 7-Eleven | 36 | Depends on the store |
| Murphy USA | 24 | Depends on the store |
| Sunoco | 13 | Depends on the store |
| RaceTrac | 10 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in Texas
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Houston76 free / 144
- San Antonio65 free / 105
- Austin28 free / 92
- Dallas52 free / 78
- Fort Worth48 free / 62
- Lewisville7 free / 33
- Plano25 free / 33
- Arlington22 free / 26
- Amarillo14 free / 23
- Beaumont6 free / 23
- Leander5 free / 21
- Irving13 free / 20
- El Paso13 free / 20
- McKinney17
- Flower Mound16
- Carrollton16
- Waco15
- Katy15
- Denton14
- Round Rock13
- Conroe13
- Frisco13
- Laredo13
- Wichita Falls12
- Georgetown11
- Corpus Christi11
- College Station11
- Mesquite11
- Grand Prairie11
- Lubbock11
- Rockwall10
- Humble10
- Garland10
- Burleson10
- Cedar Park10
- Mansfield10
- Midland10
- Sherman9
- Tyler9
- Temple9
- Pflugerville9
- Odessa9
- Allen8
- North Richland Hills8
- Grapevine8
- Weatherford8
- Bryan8
- New Braunfels8
- Pasadena8
- Richardson7
- Brownsville7
- Baytown7
- Euless7
- Spring7
- Abilene7
- Waxahachie7
- Liberty Hill7
- Pearland7
- Dumas6
- Cleburne6
- Kyle6
Confirmed free air pumps in Texas
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
Air Station
FreeTX 78654
QuikTrip
Free5403 Arapaho Road, Dallas, TX 75248
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeDallas, TX 75251
Air pump
FreeDallas, TX 75253
QuikTrip
Free6055 Alpha Rd, Dallas, TX 75240
Hours: Open 24/7
QuikTrip
Free3701 South Interstate 35E, Denton, TX 76210
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeFarmers Branch, TX 75234
QuikTrip
FreeGreenville, TX 75402
Air pump
FreeHouston, TX 77346
QuikTrip
FreeLeander, TX 78641
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeLeander, TX 78641
QuikTrip
Free801 E Sh121 Bus, Lewisville, TX 75057
Hours: Open 24/7
QuikTrip
Free1035 W Round Grove Rd, Lewisville, TX 75067
Hours: Open 24/7
QuikTrip
FreeRichardson, TX 75080
Hours: Daily 00:00–24:00+
Air pump
FreeRockwall, TX 75032
Air pump
FreeRockwall, TX 75032
Air pump
FreeSan Antonio, TX 78258
Air pump
FreeSan Antonio, TX 78258
Winter tire pressure in Texas
−4 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Texas goes from about 84 °F in July to 47 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 31 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
- Arkansas190 places
- Louisiana144 places
- New Mexico117 places
- Oklahoma316 places
Free air in Texas: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Texas?
Only where the owner chooses. Texas doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Texas?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Texas are QuikTrip (345), Lowe's (147), Pilot and Flying J (116) and Kroger (111). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Texas?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Discount Tire (301 locations) and Mavis Discount Tire (90 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Texas?
Texas averages about 84 °F in July and 47 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 4 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Texas has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Houston has the most free or usually free spots in Texas: 76 of 144 places with air.