Addressing government regulation and taxation, and other issues which directly affect the industry’s operations, continue to be an important function of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Dealing with industry-related matters such as these requires day-to-day contact with the various members of the Legislature and their staffs; the Attorney General’s Department; the Comptroller of Public Accounts; the General Land Office; the Railroad Commission; the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; the Sunset Advisory Commission; as well as, other elected and appointed government officials.  To do this the Association turns to its strong member supported committee structure mobilizing industry representatives with expertise in various fields to deal with specific problems.