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    Pipeline Safety

    Pipelines are the safest, most reliable and efficient means of transporting large quantities of natural gas, crude and refined petroleum products. As referenced in our Best Practices, the TPA’s member companies are committed to maintaining safe operations and aspire to operate their pipeline systems with zero incidents.

    A Culture of Safety
    Beginning in the 1930’s, Texas was the first state in the nation to adopt pipeline safety regulations. In the 1970’s, Texas continued its proactive pipeline safety efforts by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce the federal minimum pipeline safety regulations for distribution and intrastate pipelines. This forward-thinking approach has continued in the 2000’s with Texas mandating a pipeline integrity management program, which exceeds the federal program, requiring more pipelines to be inspected, both physically and visually, for safety and reliability. TPA member companies routinely support efforts to enhance pipeline safety at the legislature and the Railroad Commission, and individual member companies often adopt company policies that go beyond the requirements of the pipeline safety regulations.

    Systems for Success
    TPA member companies strive for continuous improvement through ongoing safety and awareness training and programs designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.

    The pipeline industry, in accordance with both company policies and state mandated requirements, regularly meets with and trains first responders to test and refine emergency strategies. Additionally, pipeline companies, in partnership with state and federal governments, work to aggressively enhance pipeline safety awareness through programs such as “811: Call Before You Dig.” A call to the hotline can save a life.

    Technology
    The Texas pipeline industry uses advanced technology and techniques to safeguard the public from injury or prevent property damage while protecting the environment and minimizing environmental impact.

     

    Pipelines 101

    Did you know that there are approximately 427,513 total intrastate pipeline miles in Texas?

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    Texas pipelines are an essential component of the modern infrastructure that improves the quality of our lives and strength of our economy.  

    Texas pipelines are an essential component of the modern infrastructure.

    News

    SHAY BLUNTZER ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS PIPELINE ASSOCIATION

    01.13.2021

    TPA ADDS NEW LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR & GENERAL COUNSEL POSITION, WELCOMES JENNIFER COFFEE TO THE ROLE

    11.16.2020

    CHAIRMAN PADDIE ON HOW PIPELINES DELIVER PROSPERITY TO HIS TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT

    11.03.2020

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    Texas Pipeline Association

    The Texas Pipeline Association (TPA) is the largest and only state trade association in the country representing solely the interests of the intrastate pipeline network.
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    604 West 14th Street Austin, Texas  78701 T. 512-478-2871 F. 512-473-8476 sheryl.jett@texaspipelines.com

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