2023 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Pays History-Making $26.3 Billion in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties Texas Rewrites its Oil & Natural Gas Record Book: Highest-Ever Totals in Production, Exports, Refining Outcomes, Crude Oil Supply, Tax Revenue TXOGA President Staples: “American Energy Leadership Starts in Texas” TXOGA Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report Shows:…

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day, which took place on Tuesday, February 4....

Texas Oil and Natural Gas Upstream Jobs Grew by 2,500 in January

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

TXOGA Economics and Energy Perspective – Q1 2025

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

February: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

Episode 26: State of the State

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples provides an overview of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recently held 2025 State of the State address. He explains...

Episode 25: GLO Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., for an overview of the responsibilities...

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December 15, 2021

TXOGA’s New Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101 to Serve as a Resource for Landowners, Local Officials, Infrastructure Companies

AUSTIN-Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and essential infrastructure is needed to meet the demands of our booming population.

November 18, 2021

Oil and Natural Gas Industry Prioritizes Safety, Health, Prosperity for Community Neighbors and All Texans

With the U.S. EPA Administrator planning a visit to industrial sites in Texas tomorrow, the Texas oil and natural gas industry reiterates its commitment to prioritizing the safety, health and wellbeing of surrounding communities and our workforce.

June 4, 2021

As the Permian Road Safety Coalition Celebrates its 2 Year Anniversary, Immense Progress is Being Made

Created in Spring 2019, the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) works to make roads safer and road infrastructure better across the Permian Basin.

February 22, 2019

Todd Staples: Safety is top priority of oil and gas industry

Texas oil and natural gas companies are fueling our lives and funding our state and local budgets.

November 13, 2017

TXOGA Safety Group

Oil and Gas is a highly regulated industry, but even routine oil and gas operations can be inherently dangerous due to exposures to moving equipment, high pressures, flammable / hazardous materials and environmental conditions.

November 2, 2017

A Day In The Life: A Chevron Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

essica joined Chevron as a cyber threat intelligence coordinator where her job was to read and edit reports written by cybersecurity analysts.

November 2, 2017

A Day In The Life: A Chevron Drill Site Manager

Kelsey Prestidge, a drill site manager, oversees personnel on location, logistics and safety for Chevron’s midcontinent business unit.

July 17, 2017

TXOGA Insurance Roundtable Meeting

TXOGA Safety Group meets in conjunction with Texas Mutual to discuss the best practices for the industry. The last meeting took place on June 8th.

May 17, 2017

Safety is a Priority of Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Safety is a priority of the oil and natural gas industry in Texas! Wells are highly regulated to ensure the protection of air and ground water. Watch the video below as TXOGA President Todd Staples explains the regulations that keep Texans safe.

April 3, 2017

Don’t Fear The Frack

Here is an article by Merrion Oil and Gas Investment Manager, George Sharpe. This article was published by Farmington Daily Times in March of 2017 and describes the fracking process.

February 6, 2017

Texas Employers without Workers’ Comp Insurance Have until April 30 to Report their Status without Penalty

Texas employers without workers’ comp insurance have until April 30 to report their status without penalty.

September 29, 2016

Commitment to Safety, Low Loss Ratio Earn Members of TXOGA Safety Group $4.5 Million Dividend

August 26, 2016

Center Point Energy Launches “Safe and Smart with Buddy Blue Flame”

Center Point Energy, a leader in electric and natural gas distribution, has launched Safe and Smart with Buddy Blue Flame™, an online educational platform that provides meaningful information about the natural gas industry and safety guidelines.

July 26, 2016

Midstream 101 Featuring Jim Cisarik, Enterprise

On Thursday, July 21st, TXOGA held its monthly Lunch and Learn, a series designed to bring in oil and natural gas industry professionals to educate capitol staff and TXOGA members on various industry topics.

September 25, 2015

Wells Are Constructed with Layers of Steel Pipe and Cement to Protect Water

Well bore construction and design is highly regulated and technically robust. Groundwater is permanently protected by several layers of steel casing (pipe) and cement, as well as thousands of feet of rock.

September 15, 2015

Safety and Energy Development

MYTH: Fracking is inherently unsafe. The closer a pregnant woman lives to a well, the higher the chances that she will have a baby with a birth defect.

September 11, 2015

Safety and Pipelines

MYTH: All pipelines spill—the Keystone XL pipeline is no different.

July 23, 2015

Staples: Fuel Supply a Key Component to Storm Preparation and Recovery

A wet spring gave way to even more rain with late May floods, just as Texas summer hit its stride.

June 8, 2015

TXOGA: What Texas’ Energy Sector, Insurers Can Teach Us About Workplace Safety

Workplace safety — and getting workers back on the job after injuries — can and should be part of every employer’s company culture. In fact, employers who encourage safety among workers, actively mitigate accidents and commit to getting injured workers back on the job see a tremendous return on investment.

March 25, 2025

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day, which took place on Tuesday, February 4....

March 14, 2025

Texas Oil and Natural Gas Upstream Jobs Grew by 2,500 in January

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

March 11, 2025

TXOGA Economics and Energy Perspective – Q1 2025

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

March 3, 2025

February: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

February 25, 2025

Episode 26: State of the State

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples provides an overview of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recently held 2025 State of the State address. He explains...

February 19, 2025

Episode 25: GLO Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., for an overview of the responsibilities...

February 19, 2025

Texas Oil and Natural Gas Job and Wage Growth Continued in Q3 2024

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

February 19, 2025

Op-Ed: Texas Oil and Natural Gas: A Lone Star Treasure and a National Asset

The Texas natural gas industry is a powerhouse, producing more natural gas than any other state in the nation—and the world is literally knocking at our door in energy need. In addition to cementing America’s energy security, Texas’ natural gas producers, pipelines, refiners, and exporters are playing an essential role in delivering stability in the form of affordable, reliable energy to our trade partners, even in times of continued global unrest.

February 11, 2025

TXOGA and Allied Trades Call on EPA to Support CCS in Texas

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

February 5, 2025

January: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

February 4, 2025

600+ Texans and 40+ Partner Organizations Gather in Austin for Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol

AUSTIN – Hundreds of Texans, including employees, partners and supporters of the Texas energy industry, convened in Austin today for Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol, an event sponsored by more than 60 companies, associations and chambers of commerce from across the state to reinforce the importance of the oil and natural gas industry to our state and nation’s economic and energy security.

January 21, 2025

2025 TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Reports

January 17, 2025

TXOGA Statement on Expected Weekend Arrival of Cold Front in Texas

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

January 13, 2025

Op-Ed: Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production, Storage and Pipeline Capacity Keep Texas Winter Ready

The Texas natural gas industry is a powerhouse, producing more natural gas than any other state in the nation—and the world is literally knocking at our door in energy need. In addition to cementing America’s energy security, Texas’ natural gas producers, pipelines, refiners, and exporters are playing an essential role in delivering stability in the form of affordable, reliable energy to our trade partners, even in times of continued global unrest.

January 13, 2025

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 2024 Energy & Economic Impact Report

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) yesterday released its annual Energy & Economic Impact Report highlighting the industry’s continued and unmatched economic impact, the Lone Star State’s global energy leadership, and what is needed to continue meeting our nation and the world’s energy needs.

January 13, 2025

Episode 24: 89th Legislative Session Preview

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs discuss the upcoming start of the 89th Legislative...

January 9, 2025

Episode 23: 2024 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., discuss TXOGA’s newly released annual Energy & Economic Impact Report, which found...

January 7, 2025

2024 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 6, 2025

Episode 22: Lone Star Energy Forum, Legislative Panel

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs discuss the Association’s annual Lone Star Energy Forum...

January 3, 2025

Episode 21: Lone Star Energy Forum, Mexico Panel

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs discuss the Association’s annual Lone Star Energy Forum...

January 3, 2025

December: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day, which took place on Tuesday, February 4....

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples provides an overview of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recently held 2025 State of the State address. He explains...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., for an overview of the responsibilities...

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December 15, 2021

AUSTIN-Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and essential infrastructure is needed to meet the demands of our booming population.

November 18, 2021

With the U.S. EPA Administrator planning a visit to industrial sites in Texas tomorrow, the Texas oil and natural gas industry reiterates its commitment to prioritizing the safety, health and wellbeing of surrounding communities and our workforce.

June 4, 2021

Created in Spring 2019, the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) works to make roads safer and road infrastructure better across the Permian Basin.

February 22, 2019

Texas oil and natural gas companies are fueling our lives and funding our state and local budgets.

November 13, 2017

Oil and Gas is a highly regulated industry, but even routine oil and gas operations can be inherently dangerous due to exposures to moving equipment, high pressures, flammable / hazardous materials and environmental conditions.

November 2, 2017

essica joined Chevron as a cyber threat intelligence coordinator where her job was to read and edit reports written by cybersecurity analysts.

November 2, 2017

Kelsey Prestidge, a drill site manager, oversees personnel on location, logistics and safety for Chevron’s midcontinent business unit.

July 17, 2017

TXOGA Safety Group meets in conjunction with Texas Mutual to discuss the best practices for the industry. The last meeting took place on June 8th.

May 17, 2017

Safety is a priority of the oil and natural gas industry in Texas! Wells are highly regulated to ensure the protection of air and ground water. Watch the video below as TXOGA President Todd Staples explains the regulations that keep Texans safe.

April 3, 2017

Here is an article by Merrion Oil and Gas Investment Manager, George Sharpe. This article was published by Farmington Daily Times in March of 2017 and describes the fracking process.

February 6, 2017

Texas employers without workers’ comp insurance have until April 30 to report their status without penalty.

September 29, 2016

Commitment to Safety, Low Loss Ratio Earn Members of TXOGA Safety Group $4.5 Million Dividend

August 26, 2016

Center Point Energy, a leader in electric and natural gas distribution, has launched Safe and Smart with Buddy Blue Flame™, an online educational platform that provides meaningful information about the natural gas industry and safety guidelines.

July 26, 2016

On Thursday, July 21st, TXOGA held its monthly Lunch and Learn, a series designed to bring in oil and natural gas industry professionals to educate capitol staff and TXOGA members on various industry topics.

September 25, 2015

Well bore construction and design is highly regulated and technically robust. Groundwater is permanently protected by several layers of steel casing (pipe) and cement, as well as thousands of feet of rock.

September 15, 2015

MYTH: Fracking is inherently unsafe. The closer a pregnant woman lives to a well, the higher the chances that she will have a baby with a birth defect.

September 11, 2015

MYTH: All pipelines spill—the Keystone XL pipeline is no different.

July 23, 2015

A wet spring gave way to even more rain with late May floods, just as Texas summer hit its stride.

June 8, 2015

March 25, 2025

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day, which took place on Tuesday, February 4....

March 14, 2025

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

March 11, 2025

March 3, 2025

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

February 25, 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples provides an overview of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recently held 2025 State of the State address. He explains...

February 19, 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., for an overview of the responsibilities...

February 19, 2025

February 19, 2025

February 11, 2025

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

February 5, 2025

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

February 4, 2025

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January 17, 2025

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

January 13, 2025

January 13, 2025

January 13, 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs discuss the upcoming start of the 89th Legislative...

January 9, 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., discuss TXOGA’s newly released annual Energy & Economic Impact Report, which found...

January 7, 2025

January 6, 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs discuss the Association’s annual Lone Star Energy Forum...

January 3, 2025