UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 DATE OF REPORT: (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: APRIL 29, 2003) TEXAS PETROCHEMICALS LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) <Table> TEXAS 333-11569 74-1778313 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) </Table> Three Riverway, Suite 1500 Houston, Texas 77056 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 713-627-7474 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On April 29, 2003, Texas Petrochemicals LP issued a press release announcing the quarterly earnings for the period ended March 31, 2003. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release issued April 29, 2003. - 2 - S I G N A T U R E Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. TEXAS PETROCHEMICALS LP By: TPC HOLDING CORP., its General Partner Date: April 30, 2003 By: /s/ CARL S. STUTTS --------------------------------- Carl S. Stutts President and Chief Executive Officer (Duly Authorized Officer) - 3 - EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit - ------- 99.1 Press release issued April 29, 2003.