MEMBERS ONLY NEWS

December 29, 2025

In Brief

Welcome to this week’s Members-Only Monday Morning Messenger from the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA).

As we close out 2025, TPGA wants to wish our association members a very Happy New Year.

In our first story, we highlight one New Year’s resolution worth adding to your list.

Next, the association reflects on key moments from 2025.

We also share helpful tax tips from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to prepare you for the 2026 filing season.

If your kids are home on break—especially high school seniors or college students—it’s a great time for them to work on scholarship applications, including the National Propane Gas Association scholarship available to NPGA members.

Be sure to check our Quick Links for propane prices, the Compliance Store, GeneratioNext Texas Job Board, and the Texas Duty to Warn Safety Mailing Program.

Make a New Year's Resolution to
Rejoin TPGA, Here's Why

The Texas Propane Gas Association is here to keep you informed all year long, whether it is law or regulation changes, compliance reminders, waivers, or events, we keep you up to date on the most pertinent information you need to run your business.

Stay in the know in 2026 and also enjoy these benefits:

FREE listing on our Texas Find a Propane Retailer Tool
Weekly propane price reports (during heating season thru March 28th)
A voice at the local, state, and federal levels
Guidance on rules, regulations, codes & laws
Roadside enforcement event announcements
Exclusive access to our Members Only portal on our website
Up to 30% savings through Propane Service Corporation
Special pricing on emergency response numbers, workers' compensation, health insurance, marketing, and more
Member-only invitations to quarterly meetings
And, did you know your membership is tax-deductible?

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TPGA A Look Back: 2025 Year-in-Review

In 2025, the Texas Propane Gas Association delivered meaningful results for its members through advocacy, service, and leadership in the industry.

· Reviewed more than 11,500 bills during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, working to block harmful legislation and advance policies that support the propane industry.

· Worked with the Texas Department of Agriculture to recognize an exception to the national code, allowing propane sales by cylinder rather than strictly by gallon or weight as required under federal NIST standards.

· Secured multiple heating-season waivers during Q1 2025.

· Advocated in Washington, D.C., for the preservation of LIHEAP funding.

· Raised $50,000 for Kerrville Flood Relief.

· Helped form the Hill Country Flood Emergency Response Team.

· Increased scholarship fundraising by 42% compared to the previous year.

· Awarded a record $28,000 in scholarships in 2025.

· Expanded TPGA membership, strengthening the association’s collective voice.

· Hosted a record-breaking TPGA Convention with 569 in attendance over three days in Galveston, featuring an expanded vendor showcase for propane marketers and 11 different classes.

Tax Tips to Know Before
the 2026 Filing Season

Small business owners should be aware of several federal tax provisions now in place that may significantly reduce tax liability during the 2026 tax filing season (for income earned in 2025), according to guidance from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Key provisions include:

· 20% Small Business Tax Deduction: Eligible pass-through businesses may deduct up to 20% of qualified business income (QBI). An inflation-adjusted minimum deduction is available for businesses earning at least $1,000 in QBI.

· 100% Bonus Depreciation Restored: Businesses may fully deduct the cost of qualifying equipment, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and certain improvements in the year the asset is placed in service, beginning January 2025.

· Expanded Section 179 Expensing: The Section 179 expensing cap has doubled to $2.5 million, allowing small businesses to immediately deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software.

· Full R&D Expensing: Businesses with domestic research and development expenses may deduct 100% of qualifying R&D costs. Smaller businesses meeting gross receipt thresholds may claim this benefit retroactively for tax years 2022–2024.

· Higher Small Business Estate Tax Exemption: The estate tax exemption was permanently increased to $15 million for individuals and $30 million for couples, helping family-owned businesses transfer assets without forced liquidation.

· Lower Federal Tax Rates Made Permanent: Lower individual marginal tax rates—ranging from 10% to 37%—were permanently extended, preventing automatic tax increases on millions of pass-through businesses.

Important Timing Note: The 2026 tax filing season refers to returns filed in early 2026 for income earned during calendar year 2025.

Read the full NFIB tax tip sheet for eligibility details and planning considerations

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Kids on Winter Break? Perfect Time to Tackle
NPGA Scholarship Applications

Applications for the NPGF Scholarship administered by the National Propane Gas Association are being accepted through February 15, 2026. Is your child eligible? If you are a full-time employee of an NPGA member company and your student is a high school senior or undergraduate (under 24) with a 2.6+ GPA, the answer is yes!

Quick Facts:

Amounts: Awards of $1,000 or $2,000 (renewable for up to 4 years).
Track Record: Over $2.7 million awarded to 1,800+ students since 1994.
All Paths Welcome: NPGA supports 4-year college degrees, but also strongly encourage students in trade programs (HVAC, CDL, plumbing, etc.) to apply.

Don't let your student miss this opportunity for a scholarship to support their higher education.

Learn More

Questions? Contact us at scholarship@npga.org