October 11, 2021
In Brief
In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, TPGA highlights how members can get more involved in the association by serving on a committee. In our first section of the morning, check out what committees TPGA has, who is currently serving, and how you can serve. TPGA has conveniently included a listing of our upcoming meetings and locations for 2021-2022, so you know when and where they will be if they choose to serve or currently serve.

Additionally, the post-Convention issue of Texas Propane magazine is not only convention-related news and photos but is packed with a ton of updates valuable to the propane industry. Learn more about what's in our October issue and read it now.

Lastly, for those of you who may have missed it, TPGA reminds everyone about an important Texas regulatory change that has taken place.

Don't forget to check out our Quick Links section for a link to the Winter Weekly, which contains price and supply updates, fast access to the latest regulatory alerts recently published in past Messengers, a link to the Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Program, as well as clickable access to our TPGA compliance store.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • Committees & Meetings
  • Exam &Training Flexibility
  • October Magazine
  • TDLR Reminder
  • Quick Links
Serving on a Committee
Last Friday, TPGA sent out a communication about serving on association committees. Find out about how you can serve on a TPGA committee.
2021 - 2022 Upcoming TPGA Meeting Schedule
November 9-10, 2021
The Westin Domain
11301 Domain Dr
Austin, TX 78758
February 8-9, 2022    
The George
180 Century Ct
College Station, TX 77840
April 12-13, 2022    
Margaritaville
Lake Resort
600 Margaritaville Pkwy
Montgomery, TX 77356
June 20-22, 2022       
Crossroads Expo & Conference
in conjunction with
Southwest Fuel &
Convenience Expo 
San Antonio, TX
TX LP Gas Safety Rules Offering
Some Exam & Training Flexibility
As you hire new workers and head into the heating season, TPGA wanted to spotlight some rules that may help with exam and training flexibility of new hire trainees.

Texas LP Gas Safety Rule §9.12 You can employ a trainee for 45 days without an exam. The trainee shall be directly and individually supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed the Commission's rules examination for the areas of work being performed by the trainee. Click here for more details.
 
Texas LP Gas Safety Rule §9.52 (3) Once an employee passes an exam, they have several months before they are required to go to their initial training class. For example, your employee passes a certification exam anytime between now and February 28, that employee according to LP Gas Safety Rule §9.52 (3) does not have to do his initial training until May 31, 2022. Click here for rule reference. 
October 2021 Texas Propane Magazine: Convention issue is here
The October issue of Texas Propane magazine has been released.

Check your office mailboxes for the new issue that includes:
  • Convention Recap & Photos
  • Q & A With Our TPGA President, Josh McAdams
  • Texas' Propane Media Campaign
  • Old Farmer's Almanac Prediction
  • Gas Leaks & Warning Devices
  • 2021 Duty to Warn Program
  • And more
In Case You Missed It
A Big Regulatory Change Has Happened
TPGA was successful in petitioning the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) to withdrawal the rule that requires propane retailers to register their propane "motor fuel meters with TDLR.

Effective September 17, 2021, propane retailers do not have to register LPG motor fuel with TDLR.

Read the full release on the TDLR matter including current and past due bills.
LPG meters regardless of end-use will only need to be registered with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
Quick Links
THE WINTER WEEKLY
PRICE & SUPPLY UPDATE
IS BACK
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TPGA REGULATORY ALERTS, UPDATES & WAIVERS
TEXAS PROPANE APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
$176,000 STILL AVAILABLE
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