USPS Delivery Times to Change in Texas—How Will This Impact You

USPS is changing mail delivery times in Texas. Here's what you need to know.

The USPS is aiming to save $3 billion annually, which may lead to slower mail delivery in some rural areas. This new cost-cutting strategy has been recently implemented as part of efforts to improve the Postal Service's financial health.

As of 2023, the USPS operates 33,641 Post Office and contract locations across the U.S. and delivered 127.3 billion pieces of mail and packages to 164.9 million delivery points during fiscal year 2022.

Under the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, USPS delivers mail and packages Monday through Saturday, with Sunday deliveries limited to Priority Express and Amazon packages in most major cities.

What to Expect with Mail Delivery Changes

According to CBS News, the proposed changes maintain the standard delivery time of two to five days for all mail. Most rural mail, currently delivered in three days or less, will continue to meet this timeframe. However, some rural areas may experience delays of 12 to 24 hours, meaning a piece of mail that previously took three days could take four.

A USPS fact sheet emphasizes that 75% of first-class mail will not be impacted by these changes.

USPS Financial Challenges

The Postal Service reported losses exceeding $87 billion from 2007 to 2020. Details of the proposed changes will be discussed in a September 5 meeting with stakeholders before submission to the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Officials have assured that election mail and holiday shipments won't be affected, as the changes would not be implemented until the following calendar year. Additionally, the delivery of medications should continue at the current speed or even faster under the new proposal.