In this issue of the
Monday Morning Messenger
, read our
Top Story
of the day to find out why the plumbing industry is making headlines and why it might concern you.
Check out our
Marketing Minute
on how you can be part of the social media blitz promoting propane across the globe this Friday.
Thirdly, Texas has $33M left for school buses and shuttles, plus there are other upcoming grant opportunities for districts who want to make the switch to cleaner buses. Join us on educating districts on propane & funding at an upcoming event, read the
Gallon Grower
story of the day.
Lastly, the Texas Propane Gas Association is hosting a raffle, you do not have to present to win. One winner will get to select from some amazing getaways. Read more about how you can support our Legal Defense Fund and get entered into the raffle.
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MEMBERS ONLY
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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- In Brief
- Top Story
- Marketing Minute
- Gallon Grower
- Legal Defense Fund
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June 4-6, 2019
Roadcheck Increased
CMV Enforcement
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June 7, 2019
LPG Day #LPGDay
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State Plumbing Agency & Rules Abolished
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“Texas Is About to Become the Wild West Of Plumbing: 'We Can All Become Plumbers'”
Newsweek
"Impasse at Legislature kills state plumbing regulations"
Statesmen
"State flushes down plumbing regulations"
KAMC Lubbock
"Texas Plumbers Urge Governor to Call Special Session"
Spectrum News
Just a few headlines from recent days.
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The Board of Plumbing Examiners is scheduled to sunset on September 1, 2019. The legislature failed to renew the state regulatory agency or transfer it as they planned to, to the Texas Department of Licensing& Regulation. The problem was the decision between immediate transfer and two-year delay. When the immediate transfer was added, it killed the bill, dividing lawmakers. The “sunset safety net bill" died as well. The session ended on May 27, 2019.
The agency will continue to issue licenses through August 31, 2019. After that date, no more licenses, exams, continuing education, or general liability insurance will be required.
The Plumbing Association (PHCC) states "Other than statutory requirements which exist outside of the Plumbing License Law (PLL), upon the expiration of the PLL, regulation of plumbing will largely fall to municipalities, counties, and special districts to administer. The local authority having jurisdiction will determine any permitting and inspection requirements, including the qualifications of individuals performing plumbing inspections."
Last week, TPGA got a call from the Railroad Commission (RRC), RRC said if nothing is done, that the RRC is looking into adopting new rules removing the plumbing licensing exemption and requiring plumbers to get an LPG license.
TPGA will be in contact with the plumbing association on next steps and hopes we can come up with a game plan before the agency and rules see their demise.
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Join the World in Celebrating #LPGDay
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Hamburgers, margaritas, and ice cream, all have a national day. Why not propane?
Well now, we do, Friday, June 7, 2019, is LPG Day. We will celebrate this annually on June 7, 2019. The World LP Gas Association (WLPGA) is launching #LPGday to raise awareness around LPG.
WLPGA will celebrate the day with a “social media storm” and invites other propane associations, propane companies, and individuals around the world to do the same.
Follow WLPGA and share your own stories of your propane company, employees, or why propane is phenomenal with hashtag #LPGDay on June 7, 2019.
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Market to School Districts
Attend the Texas School Transportation Show
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The Propane Council of Texas has partnered with the Propane Education & Research Council to educate school districts on the advantages of propane school buses, Texas VW Settlement Funds & other grant opportunities at an upcoming conference attended by school transportation officials.
Over the course of little over a year, Texas school districts have secured $3.4M in grants from the State of Texas for propane buses that we know of. ProCOT & PERC want to make other school districts aware of all the funding available from regional, private, state and federal grants.
Marketers interested in engaging the propane school bus market may join in these educational and promotional efforts!
Join Us Sunday, June 30, 2019 1PM - 5:30PM
Texas Association of Pupil Transportation Conference Expo
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX
While Texas is the leader in propane school bus adoption in the nation with over 3,000 propane school buses, we would like to continue to grow this market.
New propane school buses are up to 90% cleaner than new so-called "clean diesel" bus and the cost to upgrade to how propane bus is diminishing. Now is an excellent time to engage these school districts.
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Texas Patriots' Legal Defense Fund Raffle
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The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) is hosting a raffle to raise funds for the Legal Defense Fund (LDF). The fund is used in ongoing battle to fight cities that do not comply with state law and that do not recognize that the Railroad Commission is the authority having jurisdiction over propane in the State of Texas.
Each raffle ticket is just $100.
Buy raffle tickets to enter for a chance to win & pick between 1 of 3 exciting trip packages: SOLD OUT Florida Georgia Line Concert in Las Vegas, a family vacation for four to Disney or a trip for 2 to Cabo Beach Resort Getaway, an estimated value of $4,000. Not redeemable for cash.
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SECURE YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS, HERE'S HOW:
Pay Online
- Click here to get pay TPGA by credit card online
- Enter the Captcha Code
- Complete the credit card (cc) transaction form.
- Enter Legal Defense Fund in the memo section of the online cc form.
Mail Payment
Payments will also be accepted by mail. You can mail your check to:
Texas Propane Gas Association
c/o Legal Defense Fund
8408 N IH 35
Austin, TX 78753
or call (800)325-7427 to pay by phone.
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