USPS Mail Delivery Changes Coming to Texas Starting April 1

KNGT - How recently have you been to a post office in Texas? I realize it's been a while for me. At the very least, it seems to me that throughout the last ten to fifteen years, we have changed the way we mail cards and pay our bills.

It has become easier to pay bills online and use smartphone apps like Zelle or Venmo. There is little doubt that the custom of writing checks and mailing them has changed.

Even fewer people are interacting with the USPS now than they did a year ago. Some friends and family still go to the post office once a week, though.

The United States Postal Service reported a financial loss of around $9.5 billion by the end of 2024, an increase of three billion dollars. Whoa! The USPS said the loss was caused by a variety of causes, including retiree pensions and non-cash workers' compensation.

We rely on the post office to deliver our mail every day, and I am appreciative of my mailman for doing this. The USPS just announced a number of changes that may help them make some money in the years to come.

When will Texas begin to implement the USPS change?

The changes will be put into effect during 2025. April 1, 2025, should mark the start of the first phase, and July 1, 2025, the start of the second.

What does this signify for residents of Texas? If there are any changes to mail delivery, you should expect to receive notifications from the USPS about how they will affect your schedule. According to newsweek.com, the USPS will monitor everything and make adjustments.

Changes to First Class Mail Service by the USPS in Texas.

The USPS has announced modifications to First Class Mail aimed at improving efficiency and reducing expenses, according to newsweek.com.

**11% of First-Class Mail will have somewhat longer delivery times, while 14% will see an improvement in delivery times.

I hope there won't be a big rise in shipping times. Based on what I've read, if you live in a rural area, this should be better for you. That's good news for you.

According to newsweek.com, Louis DeJoy, the Post "By implementing the new standards and the operational initiatives to which they are aligned, we will be better able to achieve the goals of our modernization plans and create a high-performing, financially sustainable organization, which is necessary to achieve the statutory policies and objectives established for the Postal Service by law."