In this issue of the
Monday Morning Messenger
, read about how TPGA Executive Director kicked off Propane Industry National Safety and Trainer’s Conference hosted by the Propane Education & Research last week in Texas.
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In case, you missed it in last week's newsletter, the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) has finally released the details of Texas Energy Day at the Texas Capitol. Get a closer look at the grassroots event below.
We still have a month or more of winter weather which means the chance for inclement weather and some of parts of Texas will be experiencing well below freezing temperatures this weekend. Because of that, the Texas Propane Gas Association wants to highlight when and when you can't fill a competitor's tank.
Also, TPGA delves into the details of Texas' Energy Assistance Program and what is and is not covered in the latest
Texas Propane
magazine, find out more about the January issue below.
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- In Brief
- Top Story
- Under the Dome
- A Look at the Law
- Energy Assistance
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This Week
January 14, 2019
PERC Residential Growth
Webinar at noon
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January 15, 2018
Tier II Training
Cotulla, TX
Tier II Training
San Angelo, TX
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January 17, 2019
LPG Charity Fund Mixer
Houston, TX
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TPGA Exec Kicks Off
National Propane Conference
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Last week, the Texas Propane Gas Association's Executive Director helped kick off the Propane Industry National Safety and Trainer’s Conference in San Antonio where over 125 propane professionals that included propane retailer owners, operations managers, safety managers, trainers, regulatory bodies, attorneys, state associations, insurance reps and others attended.
This was the second year in a row that Texas was chosen as the host state for conference which covered propane incidents, crisis communications, available propane training resources, technical matters, safety, liability issues, legal case review, natural disasters and workforce issues.
PERC is looking to return to the Lone Star State again in 2020.
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The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) in partnership with the Texas Oil & Gas Association, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, Texas Pipeline Association & others will host a Texas Energy Day in Austin on February 20, 2019 from 9:30am - 6:00pm.
TPGA invites
all members
to join us for the day at the Capitol.
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February 19, 2019
TPGA 1st Quarter Board & Committee Meetings
8:00a to close of business
February 20, 2019
9:30a – 10:00a Energy Day Breakfast at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center
10:00a - 11:30a Legislative Briefing at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center
11:30a – 11:45a Walk to the Capitol
12:00p – 1:30p Lunch on the South Capitol Lawn &
Viewing of energy displays & propane vehicles on Colorado Street
1:30p – 4:00p Brief group legislative office visits at Texas Capitol
4:00p Final briefing & photo on South steps
4:00p – 6:00p Reception at 800 Congress Ave
All Energy Day events will be in walking distance of the Capitol.
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Deadline to register is February 1, 2019
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Courtyard Downtown Austin Hotel │ 300 E. 4th Street │ Austin, TX 78701
Group rate: $160+tax per night
Group Name: TPGA Texas Energy Days 1st Qtr
Reservation phone number: 888-236-2427
Group block cut-off: February 4, 2019"
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You Can Fill a Competitor's Tank Only
During Emergencies When They are Not Available
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Winter is not over yet, which means there is always a chance for severe weather or delivery days that can occur during below freezing temperatures leaving customers anxious to fill their tank by whatever means necessary. Chapter 2002 of the Business & Commerce code in the Texas law books allows you to fill tanks if the fuel provider/owner of that tank is
not
available, keyword in an
emergency.
A person who is not the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container may fill or refill the container if the person who occupies the premises where the container is located:
(1) requests the service; and
(2) signs a written request stating that:
(A) an emergency exists;
and
(B) the owner is unavailable to fill or refill the container, as applicable.
1, 2, A & B must be met to fill the tank.
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What You Need to Know
About Propane & Texas Utility Assistance
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TPGA takes an in-depth look at the Texas Utility Assistance Program housed within the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs and how propane qualifies, what is eligible and what is not eligible, in the January issue of
Texas Propane
magazine is in mailboxes now.
Other articles in the January issue tackle
What To Do When Customers Won't Pay Their Bill
as well as
How to Handle Irate Customers
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Also in this issue, your drivers active more than ever, many bobtail driver injuries happen when entering and exiting the truck from twisted ankles to back sprain, read this month's highlighted
Safety Talk
for Safety Meeting for your drivers.
Check your mailbox or read online.
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