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Regulatory Alerts & Updates
Texas Tier II Training Opportunities
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
New Propane Community System Rule Proposal
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
NPGA Secures Extension on Temperature Compensation Rule
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has secured an anticipated important extension to a rule in the 2024 edition of Handbook-130...
Crossroads Spotlight: Regulatory Pavilion at Expo
Visit with state and federal agencies and ask your most burning compliance questions at our Regulatory Pavilion on the Crossroads Expo...
Major CVSA Safety Sweep of Commercial Vehicles This Week, July 13-19, 2025
Operators of commercial motor vehicles like our members should be aware that Operation Safe Driver Week, a major commercial vehicle...
Disaster Declaration Issued for Hill Country Waives Hours of Service
Hours of Service Waiver in Effect "To provide vital supplies and transportation services to a disaster area in the United States,...
CDL Division of Texas Department of Public Safety Slated for TPGA Convention
The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will present a special session during the...
U.S. Hazmat Registration Due Before July 1, 2025
Each year, Propane retail & wholesale companies must register annually with the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration...
CDL Medical Certification Process Changing This Summer
After years of discussion, big changes are coming to how medical certifications are handled for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and...
Key Updates from the Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS) Division
TPGA hosted its Q2 2025 Board & Committee Meetings in Austin and invited the Railroad Commission of Texas to provide regulatory updates....
TPGA Q2 ROUNDUP: Legislative Wins, Legal Fights & Industry Issues
Legislative Update Committee Chair provided an overview of top bills as the 89th Legislative Session nears adjournment on June 2 Legal &...












