MEMBERS ONLY NEWS

November 10, 2025

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, Texans made their voices heard at the ballot box — and one newly approved constitutional amendment could mean major savings for propane companies that carry inventory.

Secondly, as the state honors Veterans Day, Texas continues its mission to connect service members to meaningful civilian careers through a series of statewide job fairs. Could you find one of your next star workers at one of these job fairs?

Third, propane professionals won’t want to miss this month’s Propane Presents webinar, where industry leaders share how to strengthen your company’s safety culture and how to use PERC training programs to do so.

And finally, November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month — and TPGA has the consumer education tools you need to help keep your customers informed and safe this heating season.

Don’t miss our updated Quick Links for the latest price updates, compliance resources, and fast access to the Texas Duty to Warn Safety Mailing Program.

Inventory Tax Break Passes as Texans Approve All 17 Constitutional Amendments

In Tuesday’s election, Texans approved all 17 proposed constitutional amendments, many with wide margins. Most constitutional changes take effect immediately upon certification by the Texas Secretary of State, with the exception of a few, like the inventory tax break, that will take effect on January 1, 2026.

We highlighted the measures with the most impact to the industry and propane country:

· Proposition 9, which will be especially beneficial to propane industry members who maintain large inventories of tanks, cylinders, and parts, raises the personal property (inventory) tax exemption from $2,500 to $250,000 — a 10,000% increase. The measure exempts up to $250,000 in business inventory or equipment from local taxation by school districts, cities, or counties, delivering major relief to businesses that carry stock.

· Proposition 1 establishes an endowment for Texas State Technical College to repair infrastructure, upgrade classroom equipment, and expand its footprint statewide.

· Proposition 2 bans the state from imposing taxes on people or businesses on profits or potential profits from capital assets such as investments, real estate, and certain personal property.

· Proposition 4 dedicates up to $1 billion of sales tax revenue each year starting in 2027 to the Texas Water Fund to improve infrastructure and develop new water sources.

· Proposition 5 extends existing tax exemptions to include animal feed held as inventory for sale.

· Proposition 8 banning the state from taxing people or businesses on profits or potential profits from capital assets such as investments, real estate, valuable items and certain personal property.

· Proposition 10 allows property taxes to be temporarily lowered on homes destroyed by fire.

· Proposition 13 increases the general homestead exemption for all Texas homeowners.

(Source: Texas Secretary of State)

Connecting Veterans to Careers: Hiring Red,White & You Events Continue Across TX

While some Hiring Red, White & You! events have already taken place, several more job fairs are still scheduled across Texas this month. These statewide hiring events connect veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with employers who value their leadership, skills, and experience.

Since its launch in 2012, Hiring Red, White & You! has partnered with more than 26,000 employers, connected over 153,000 job seekers, and helped facilitate thousands of same-day hires.

Employers can demonstrate their commitment to hiring veterans by joining the We Hire Vets Employer Program, which recognizes businesses where at least 10% of employees are military veterans.

Upcoming Hiring Red, White & You! Events:

· Nov. 11 – Odessa (Permian Basin Workforce Development Board)

· Nov. 12 – Lufkin (Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas)

· Nov. 12 – Corpus Christi (Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend)

· Nov. 12 – Denton (Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas)

· Nov. 12 – Waco (Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas)

· Nov. 12 – Victoria (Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent)

· Nov. 13 – Dallas (Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas)

· Nov. 13 – El Paso (Workforce Solutions Borderplex)

· Nov. 13 – Brownsville (Workforce Solutions Cameron)

· Nov. 13 – San Antonio (Workforce Solutions Alamo)

· Nov. 13 – Bryan/College Station (Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley)

· Nov. 13 – Laredo (Workforce Solutions for South Texas)

· Nov. 13 – Lubbock (Workforce Solutions South Plains)

· Nov. 18 – McAllen (Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley)

· Nov. 18 – Wichita Falls (Workforce Solutions North Texas)

· Nov. 20 – Abilene (Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas)

From navigating the transition to civilian life to connecting with meaningful careers, Texas continues to lead the way in helping veterans find purpose and prosperity after service.

For more details on event times, locations, and registration, visit:

https://www.twc.texas.gov/services/veterans/hiring-red-white-you

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Propane Presents:
Safety Culture & Safety Training

Propane safety starts with us. To prevent injuries and reduce incidents, it is crucial that propane professionals stay current with all safety protocols.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) invites you to join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1pm EST for our latest webinar in the “Propane Presents” series to learn why a culture of safety starts within our own industry, and how the PERC Education Program (PEP) will provide complimentary safety training for your team.

Featured speakers:

• Jeff Kenney, Senior Manager, Safety and Compliance, PERC

• Clayton Uthe, Director of Safety and Maintenance, MFA Oil

• Lainie Blackburn, Manager, Safety and Technical Training, Ferrellgas

• Bryan Wendt, EHS and Operations Leader, CHS, Inc.

Together they will discuss the everyday practices that help reinforce safety among your employees and customers, as well as demonstrate the resources available to help build customized safety and training tracks for your team.

November is Carbon Monoxide
Awareness Month

In the spirit of promoting safety and awareness, November is officially recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and the Texas Propane Gas Association has resources for members.

To help your customers stay informed, our association's store, Propane Service Corporation, offers a Carbon Monoxide Brochure. This full-color, 3 x 7, quad-fold brochure is an essential tool for educating consumers on what to do if they suspect the presence of CO. Packed with valuable information, it provides insights into reducing the risks of CO poisoning, the significance of CO detectors in enhancing safety, and how to identify signs of improper appliance operation that can lead to high CO levels. Each pack contains 125 brochures.

Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to educate your customers on carbon monoxide during the heating season.

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