Our Location and Our History

Founded in 1947 by Lewis Hughes, the full service propane company has proudly served Harris, Montgomery, Grimes, and Waller Counties providing customers with quality service for the last 60 years. The company is still family owned and operated. Over the years, the Hughes family of companies has expanded to offer natural gas distribution and utility construction. Currently, Hughes has 25 employees.

In addition to providing quality service, Hughes has an excellent safety record. Hughes Propane has been the recipient of the Dono Day Safety Award which presented each year to one propane company in the State of Texas. Hughes Propane has also received the Ranger Insurance Company Partners in Safety Award.

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Hughes Propane is an active member of the Community. Chairman Emeritus, Jo Ann Hughes Mudget has received several awards including the Service Above Self Award presented by the Tomball Rotary Club and the Small Business Award from the Business and Industry Council of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District. In addition, she has served on the Texas Energy Coordination Council.

The Company is an active member of the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), organizations that promote safety and education within the industry. Jo Ann became the first female President of the TPGA after she had served as a district representative. Frank Hicks, the company’s president, is currently a TPGA district representative and regional vice-president. He is also a member of the NPGA Marketer’s Management Forum.