AUSTIN – Technology, innovation and Texas pride are the main attractions at today’s Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol, an event sponsored by more than 60 companies, associations and chambers of commerce from across the state.
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Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Paid More than $14 Billion in Taxes and Royalties in 2018, Up 27% from 2017%3$s>
AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid more than $14 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2018, up 27 percent from fiscal year 2017 and the second-highest total in Texas history.
TXOGA on Governor Abbott’s State of the State Address%3$s>
AUSTIN – The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association
TXOGA Celebrates 100 Years of Texas Oil and Natural Gas%3$s>
TXOGA’s year-long Centennial Celebration will highlight this dynamic industry that is founded in ingenuity and fueled by innovation
Texas Gained 3,200 Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Jobs in December, 50% of Jobs Recovered%3$s>
AUSTIN – Upstream* oil and natural gas employment rebounded with a 3,200 job gain in December, offsetting the 300 job drop in November, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Oil and Natural Gas Royalties Paid to State Up 18%, Totaling $2.0 billion in FY 2018%3$s>
AUSTIN – The Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $2.0 billion in royalties to the State of Texas in fiscal year 2018, up 18 percent over the previous year.