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Rules, RRC Changes & More Discussed 
at TPGA March Meetings

On March 3-4, 2026, TPGA and members from across Texas gathered for the Q1 TPGA Board & Committee Meetings in Kerrville, TX last week.

Convention Update

The Convention Planning Committee met to discuss details of the upcoming 2026 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference hosted by TPGA and the Oklahoma Propane Gas Association (OPGA). The Committee selected the theme "Landman" and discussed the technical & technology session selection results, the skeet tournament, the golf tournament, and the many fundraisers supporting the TPGA Patriots' Legal Defense Fund and TPGA Scholarship Foundation.

Technical & Standards

The Technical & Standards Committee met to discuss new rule adoptions and the Texas Department of State Health Services' food truck rule proposal. The Railroad Commission reports that it will work with its legal department to take a stand that it is the authority having jurisdiction over propane and that this needs to stay with them. More on the food truck rule can be found in next week's Messenger.

Railroad Commission Update

Training Changes
The Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS) Director, Karley Rudynski of the Railroad Commission, provided an update on recent changes to training registration that TPGA will share once additional details are shared with us.

Rudynski shared that the AFS Training Department will test adding flexible class openings. Each month, AFS will reserve time for the highest-demand training classes. For example, if all Service & Installation class slots fill up and additional demand exists, AFS will add more sessions for that month. These flex training requests can be made by emailing training-exams@rrc.texas.gov and cc mark.hood@rrc.texas.gov. 

Paperwork Processing

Processing times for forms, licenses, certifications, and paperwork are taking about 30-45 days.

Form 4s & Required Inspections

In some cases, the RRC can issue a letter stating that the Form 4 has been approved while you are waiting for the Form 4 decal. This is not standard practice, but it may be done in critical situations.

Bobtails and transports must be inspected every four years. To avoid a lapse in compliance, marketers were advised to schedule inspections at the three-year or three-and-a-half-year mark to ensure the inspection requirement does not lapse.

NPGA Update

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Chairman Mike Hopsicker of Ray Murray Inc. spoke to the group about NPGA matters, including how NPGA is helping states with legal matters. For instance, in his home state of New York, the state has banned gas in all new construction, so NPGA is assisting with that. Similarly, NPGA has financially assisted TPGA with our multi-year lawsuit against the City of Houston.

Additionally, the Texas Propane Gas Association Board nominated David Collett of Gas & Supply in Mineola, TX, as the new NPGA Director for Texas, as Mark Garrison's term ends in June.

The TPGA Board also selected Brian Green of Green's Blue Flame Gas as our representative for the NPGA Young Professional Council State Engagement Program.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Coffee Break 
Enterprise Products
Bergquist

AV Sponsor
CUI

Lunch Sponsors

Crum & Forster

Gas & Supply

EGA Master

Dinner Sponsors
Exosent Engineering

Ray Murray, Inc.

On March 3, 2026, in conjunction with the March Board and Committee Meetings, TPGA hosted a flood panel discussion and Q&A with individuals who experienced floods in their areas, including those involved in recovery efforts from the 1,000-year Kerrville flood. Numerous insights were shared, including the importance of mutual aid and forming relationships before disaster strikes.

Thank you to our Flood Response Panelists

Read more about the flood panel insights from essential equipment to resources in the April 2026 Texas Propane magazine.

NPGAid: Helping Propane Industry
in Disaster Hardships

From storm or flood damage to a house fire, it's not just your customers who suffer; sometimes you or your employees do, adding unforeseen expenses. The National Propane Gas Association has an aid program to help employees of member companies experiencing hardships of this kind.

Watch the below video about the program:

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and FordPRO are working together to bring you savings on your fleet operations.

Save time and money by using the NPGA Fleet Identification Number (FIN) for instant access to special incentives to the full Ford lineup, along with a complimentary extended 5 year/100K mile powertrain warranty for F-150, Super Duty, Transit, Econoline, and Medium Duty.

This discount is for 26/27MY vehicles in stock or orders.

Members do not need their own FIN to take advantage of these great savings and extended warranty. Simply reference FIN EZ251 at your local Ford dealership. Incentives are deducted at the time of sale, making it simple to use. Make sure to check out the additional services offered to help members manage their fleets: special commercial financing, mobile service, telematics, national parts pricing, and more. 

For additional information about Ford Pro fleet services, visit FordPro.com.

Questions? 

Contact 800-34-Fleet or Amy Morgan at amorga35@ford.com

March 4, 2026

National, Regional & State
Propane Price Update

Propane Service Corporation is a nationwide compliance store, housed right here in Texas.

TPGA Scholarship Application Round is Open March 1st - May 15th
Members' children & grandchildren are invited to apply

The Heating Season Isn’t Over — have ProCOT send Duty to Warn safety brochures to your Texas propane customers in early 2026.

Click on the above logos to learn more about these programs that offer savings for our members.

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