Southeast Texas endured freezing temperatures could have damaged pipes in your home. Here are some steps you can take to assess any potential damage.

Freezing temperatures means the risk of freezing pipes, so here's what to know in case your pipes freeze and burst.

"It's called 'black ice' because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road, although in reality, it's actually clear," the US Forest Service notes. "Black ice forms without creating bubbles, which allows it to blend in with any surface it forms over. Black ice is dangerous precisely because it's hard to detect."

Drivers, keep an eye out for ice on Houston-area roads. On Tuesday morning, Houston TranStar was reporting over 50 closures across the area due to dangerous driving conditions.