Texas propane retailers and bulk storage facilities are reminded to submit their Texas Tier II hazardous chemical inventory reports each year if propane is stored above federal reporting thresholds. Required under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and administered in Texas by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Tier II reporting applies to facilities that meet or exceed the reporting trigger at any time during the calendar year.

On February 3, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended the 40-State Regional Emergency Declaration, determining that the emergency conditions related to recent winter storms remain in effect. This Emergency Declaration provides hours-of-service (HOS) relief from certain requirements in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for motor carriers transporting essential commodities, including propane, to customers in affect

On January 22, 2026, Governor Greg Abbott issued a State of Disaster due to severe winter weather. As a result, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is allowing individual, case-by-case regulatory waivers for propane and alternative fuels operations. These waivers are not automatic. Companies and individuals must submit a request to the RRC. Who Can Request a Waiver This applies to any RRC-regulated licensee or certified individual, not just transport companies, including t

In addition to the 5-day, statewide hours-of-service waiver issued yesterday by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a separate 14-day emergency declaration this afternoon covering 40 states, including Texas . This federal Emergency Declaration provides relief from federal hours-of-service requirements for the transportation of essential commodities, including propane, to customers in affected states i

TPGA is still assessing the Governor’s Disaster Proclamation and details on which areas it will cover. In the meantime, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has declared an emergency, allowing certain exemptions from 49 CFR Parts 390–399 in response to TPGA’s request related to extreme cold and anticipated inclement weather. This emergency declaration provides relief from Title 49, CFR, Part 395.3 hours-of-service restrictions outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safe

Anyone storing 2,380 gallons or more of propane must file a Tier II report with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) each year by March. If someone on your staff is new to filing—or needs a refresher—TCEQ is offering multiple free training options. In-Person Classes • Houston: Jan. 18, 2026 – American Red Cross (Southwest Fwy) • Austin: Jan. 20, 2026 – TCEQ Park 35, Building F Online Refresher Classes (Short sessions focused on updates) • Dec. 16, 2025 – 10

The Railroad Commission of Texas has published a proposed rule in the November 14, 2025 Texas Register to implement HB 4042, which removes the word “natural” from statute so that propane community systems are now subject to the same pipeline safety and regulatory fees as natural gas systems. The proposed amendments to 16 TAC §8.201 extend existing fee requirements to propane distribution and master-meter systems. Proposed Fees for Propane Systems: $1.00 per service line for p

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