In Brief

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

In the first story of the morning, Waco is calling. Get the final details for this week’s Q2 TPGA Meetings, including schedules, locations, and evening events.

In the second story, a major roadside enforcement event is coming next week—make sure you know what inspectors will be watching.

In the third story, the May magazine previews a packed Crossroads Expo + Conference and other industry updates.

And finally, Texas propane dollars are on the line with a key reporting deadline fast approaching.

Also, check out our Quick Links for fast access to our scholarship program and compliance store.

Important Dates

May 5-6, 2026

TPGA & ProCOT Board & Committee Meetings

May 10, 2026

Texas Propane Magazine Ad Deadline

May 12, 2026

Propane Days Webinar

May 14, 2026

LPG Charity Fund Bowling Tournament (lunch only)

May 15, 2026
TPGA Scholarship Deadline

More Dates

Coming to Q2 TPGA Meetings in Waco?
What You Need to Know

When: May 5-6. 2026

Location: AC Hotel by Marriott

600 Mary Ave
Waco, TX 76701

All meetings are in the Skyline Ballroom, with the exception of Executive Committee, which will be in Catalan I.

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

• 10:00am – 11:00am Executive Committee (Closed)

• 11:00am – 12:00pm Finance Committee

• 12:00pm - 2pm Lunch on Your Own

• 2:00pm -3:00pm Convention Planning

• 3:00pm – 4:00pm TPGA Scholarship Board Meeting

• 4:00pm -5:00pm Insurance Panel Discussion

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Social Events

• 5:00pm - Old Gassers & Young Pros Happy Hour at the AC Hotel

• 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm "Cinco de Mayo" Dinner
at Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th St | Waco, TX 76701

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

• 9:00am - 11:00am TPGA Board Meeting

Thank you to our sponsors!

Day 1 Coffee Break - Buster Brown Propane
Day 2 Coffee Break - Targa Resources
Dinner Sponsor 1 Star-Tex Propane & Squibb Taylor
AV Day 2 Enterprise Products
Registration Desk Day 1 Vanguard Truck Centers of Houston East

Be Aware! Nationwide Roadside Enforcement Event Next Week

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled its 2026 International Roadcheck for May 12–14. This 72-hour high-visibility blitz is the largest targeted enforcement program for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in the world, spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During this period, inspectors will conduct a high volume of North American Standard Level I Inspections—a rigorous 37-step process that evaluates both the mechanical fitness of the vehicle and the regulatory compliance of the driver.

For 2026, the enforcement event will place a dual focus on cargo securement and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance. Inspectors will be scrutinizing loads to ensure they are properly immobilized and secured to prevent shifting or falling. Simultaneously, they will be checking for ELD tampering, falsification, or manipulation, which has remained a top driver violation in recent years. Vehicles or drivers found with critical safety violations will be placed out-of-service until the issues are corrected.

Beyond the specific 2026 focus areas, the standard inspection covers critical systems including brakes, tires, lights, and steering. Success during the Roadcheck often results in a CVSA decal being issued to the vehicle, signifying it passed a qualifying inspection without major defects.

Convention Preview: May 2026 Magazine Reveals Details of Upcoming Mega Event

Check out our May 2026 Texas Propane magazine feature story, Red River Crossroads Propane Expo + Conference, a guide to our annual convention. This year, we are excited to partner with the Oklahoma Propane Gas Association.

This issue includes

Crossroads Schedule of Events
Crossroads Registration Information
Hotel Accommodations
Regulatory, Technical, and Technology Training
Exhibit at the Show!
Sign Up for the Sports Tournaments
Top 25 Irving Area Attractions

Registration will open "later" this week! Watch for email at near the end of the week from the association to signify registration is open.

Additional stories include:

PERC's ‘Your Power Play’ Campaign Takes the Ice in New National TV Ads
Order Your 2027 Calendars from PSC
ProCOT Approves 2026–2027 Programs
Complete the 2025 Annual Retail Sales Report
New Training Updates Available Including Spanish Courses
TPGA Scholarship Application Round Closing Soon!
Propane Inside the Industry and In Memoriam
See what unique propane application TPGA has highlighted for this month's Propane with Purpose.

Read magazine

Thank you to our advertisers!

ASM – American Standard

BLT Tanks

CUI

Energy Tech Solutions

Fisk Tank Carrier Inc.

Gas Equipment Company

Lock America

Lone Star Energy Group

Longhorn Propane

Higginbotham Insurance
Meeder Equipment Co.

METSA

Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance

Quality Steel

Tarantin Industries

Targa Resources

Westmor Industries

Advertise Now

Your Texas Propane Dollars Are on

the Chopping Block. Report now!

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) sent out a critical annual survey that every propane retailer is required to complete annually.

Every report counts.

Why Reporting Matters

Drives funding back to your state
Determines how assessment dollars are allocated—less data can mean less funding.
Directly impacts PERC on-road program budgets
Internal combustion data sets the limit for on-road safety, training, and outreach funding.
Feeds U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) data
Ensures propane is accurately represented in national energy statistics and policy discussions.
Guides industry strategy
Provides a clear picture of market trends and growth opportunities.
Protects your state’s market share

Underreporting can make your market look smaller than it actually is.

Less than 10% of Texas propane retailers have reported. Submit your data today to help ensure Texas receives its fair share of funding.

The survey window for PERC’s retail propane sales report closes May 15, 2026—Please report your 2025 gallons from last year to PERC.

Don’t leave money on the table for Texas. Report.

Thank you, again, to those who have reported thus far!

301 Propane Holdings LP

ATTI CORP

Barta Propane LLC

Bell Gas Inc

Bellville Butane Co

Blossman Gas Inc

Charles Oil & Gas, Inc

Consumers LP-Gas & Appliance

Gas Tex Energy

Gas and Supply

Goodin Fuels Inc

Greenville Automatic Gas Co

Gruhlkey Propane
Hill Butane Co

Hill Gas Inc

Jack Oldham Oil Inc

Kelly Propane & Fuel LLC

L.E.B. enterprises, Inc.

Maass Butane Company

Mcqueen Propane

Meritum Energy Holdings, LP

Nelson Propane Gas Inc

POOR BOYS LP GAS LLC

Parker Gas Co Inc

S M Herschap Corp

Seifert & Son Inc

Simpson Oil Co

Vapo Butane Co Inc

Wholesale Fuels

If your company name is not listed above, please log in and report now:

https://propane.com/sales-report-portal/login/

There is one designated representative from each company set to report. If you have personally reported for your company before and do not remember your login, just hit forget password to reset your password and login.

Questions? Email: grace.willis@propane.com