MEMBERS ONLY NEWS

October 27, 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, Texas voters will soon head to the polls for a statewide constitutional amendment election. But which measures could have a direct impact on your business or property — and which ones won’t? Find out what’s on the ballot this November and what TPGA members should know before Election Day.

Secondly, the Texas Propane Gas Association has been asked to join a national call to Congress to protect a key heating assistance program during the ongoing federal government shutdown. What’s at stake for propane marketers and the families they serve this winter?

Third, a popular TCEQ grant program for alternative fuel stations has quietly reopened with a new timeline and updated funding details — including opportunities for propane autogas infrastructure.

And finally, is your company listed correctly in TPGA’s Find a Propane Retailer in Texas directory? Make sure customers can find you this heating season.

Don’t miss this week’s Quick Links for pricing updates, compliance resources, job postings, and more.

Constitutional Amendments on Texas Ballot: What You Should Know

This November, Texans will have the opportunity to decide on several constitutional amendments that could impact businesses, homeowners, and the state’s economy for years to come. From property tax exemptions to inventory tax breaks, these measures cover a wide range of issues relevant to TPGA members and their communities.

Proposition 1 - SJR 59

"The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System."

Proposition 2 - SJR 18

"The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust."

Proposition 4 - HJR 7

"The constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue."

Proposition 5 - HJR 99

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail."

Proposition 6 - HJR 4

"The constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from enacting a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions."

Proposition 8 - HJR 2

"The constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift."

Proposition 9 - HJR 1

"The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income."

Proposition 10 - SJR 84

"The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire."

Proposition 11 - SJR 85

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled."

Proposition 13 - SJR 2

"The constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $100,000 to $140,000."

Key Voting Dates

Early Voting: October 20 – October 31, 2025
Last Day to Apply for a Mail-In Ballot: October 24, 2025
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

LIHEAP Letter Urges Congress to Act During Government Shutdown

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has asked the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) to join other state associations and industry groups in signing a joint letter to Congress urging immediate, bipartisan action to protect the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

With cold weather setting in, the letter stresses that millions of low- and fixed-income households rely on LIHEAP to stay warm — and that delays in federal funding threaten both these families and the small, locally owned fuel businesses that serve them. Many propane retailers operate on tight margins and limited credit, delivering fuel to rural and hard-to-reach areas where residents have few other heating options.

The coalition commends Congressman Chris Pappas for introducing the Keep the Heat on Act of 2025 (H.R. 5687), which would ensure continued LIHEAP funding during any lapse in appropriations. The letter also urges Congress to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to maintain adequate staffing to effectively administer the program, noting that staff reductions have hindered its operations.

The signatories are asking Congress to:

Authorize continued LIHEAP operations during any lapse in federal appropriations,
Ensure already-appropriated funds remain accessible to states and eligible households, and
Maintain sufficient HHS staffing to support state agencies.

The letter concludes: “Our members take pride in keeping American families warm, safe, and secure every winter. We ask Congress to do the same by ensuring that no family or the small businesses that serve them are left out in the cold because of a budget impasse in Washington.”

⚠️ Date Change: Texas Alternative Fuel Station Grants Now Open

The Texas Alternative Fuel Facilities Program (AFFP) — originally scheduled to open October 15, 2025 — officially opened on October 22, 2025. This TCEQ grant program helps fund new or upgraded alternative fuel stations in Texas — including propane autogas fueling stations.

Key Details

· Grant Amounts: Up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at $600,000.

· Eligible Costs: Planning, design, engineering, storage tanks, dispensing equipment, construction, contractors, and supplies.

· Not Covered: Insurance, salaries, travel, admin expenses, land, existing facilities, or permitting costs.

· Station Type: Public stations receive priority consideration.

· Eligible Areas: Projects must be located within Texas’ Clean Transportation Zone counties.

How It Works

· Competitive Program – not first-come, first-served.

· Scoring Factors: Station location (proximity to highways), project objectives, applicant qualifications, and feasibility.

· Application Deadline: March 2026.

· Project Completion: Construction or upgrades must be finished by April 30, 2028.

· Reporting: Quarterly progress reports, a final report with photos, and three years of annual reports are required.

Learn More

Visit: www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/terp/affp

Need Help Applying?

Complimentary grant-writing assistance is available through the American Energy Institute, in partnership with the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT). Contact Heather Ball for free grant help at 512-484-8535 or at

📧 heather@americanenergyinstitute.com.

Add or Update Your Listing in
Texas Find a Propane Retailer Directory

Are you taking advantage of our "Find a Propane Retailer in Texas" tool? It's a complimentary perk for our TPGA members.

Ensure your locations and serviced counties are included in the TPGA Member Only "Find a Propane Retailer in Texas" tool.

Simply visit https://propanetexas.com/find-a-retailer/ to access it. Then, search by county to see if you are already listed or need to correct or update your information. If you've acquired or opened a new location, remember to add it.

Most of the information TPGA has on our members is their mailing address for their main office, but this is not exactly something we can use to help locate you, especially for those of you with P.O. boxes. So, it is important that you complete our directory form with your “physical address” so consumers can find you. Most importantly, for the directory to work, we need the counties you service.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your company listed.

You must complete a separate form for each manned location you have that is not already in the directory.

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