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82nd REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION REPORT

William Ennis — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT

TXOGA MARSHALLS UNEQUALED

COOPERATIVE EFFORT

During the regular session of the 82^nd Legislature, the Texas Oil & Gas Industry faced the most dangerous set of political and economic circumstances in memory.Unique dynamics resulted in a concerted attack on the ability of Texas oil and gas operators to prosper and to continue to anchor the States economy.

Despite these historic challenges, TXOGA was able to create positive headway in telling the good news of oil and gas, its continued economic impact on the state, and the opportunities and revenues oil and gas operations deliver to communities statewide.

TXOGA PUBLISHES 2011 FUELING THE TEXAS ECONOMY

William Ennis — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CDT

2011 FUELING THE TEXAS ECONOMY PUBLISHED

Every two years, during the Legislative Session, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) compiles a comprehensive report detailing the importance of the Texas Oil & Gas Industry to the economic well being of the State.

In the difficult period that our State and Nation have been going through, the Industry has played a major role in keeping the States economy and treasury comparatively sound. Payments from the Industry support the States school finance system as well as individual school districts and other local governments, State general revenue, the Permanent School Fund and Permanent University Fund, and the States Economic Stabilization Fund, or rainy day fund. The industry contributed $7.4 billion in taxes and royalties to these funds in fiscal 2010.

Even after paying such levies, the Oil and Gas Industry creates some of the best-paying jobs in the State and pays royalties to residents of every legislative district in Texas. Industrys investment in capital and in a skilled workforce maintains Texas leadership in the supply of energy in the state and the nation.

The report has required months of research and includes information compiled by not only TXOGA, but the American Royalty Council and Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners. We thank these two fine organizations for their assistance.

TXOGA OFFERS EXTENSIVE COMMENTS ON SUNSET REVIEW

William Ennis — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST

TXOGA OFFERS EXTENSIVE COMMENTS ON SUNSET COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RAILROAD COMMISSION

The Texas Oil & Gas Association has prepared and submitted extensive comments in response to the Sunset Commissions recommendations regarding the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC).

A few highlights from TXOGA's comments include the fact that the Association agrees that the RRC should be continued for 12 years and beyond, but strongly opposes a change to the Commission's governance structure. TXOGA believes that three full time Commissioners are best to fulfill the responsibilities of the RRC and supports eliminating the ability of the Commissioners to declare a candidacy for another office without first resigning from the Commission.

TXOGA agrees that the RRC should be self-supporting and fully funded, but has offered an alternative funding mechanism to the recommendation of the Sunset Commission. The Association also opposes redirecting fines previously deposited in the Oil Field Clean Up Fund to General Revenue. And, in addition, has offered expansive recommendations to address the current RRC enforcement process.

TXOGA AND TAM SUE EPA

William Ennis — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT

TXOGA AND TAM SUE EPA OVER QUALIFIED FACILITIES PROGRAM

TXOGA and the Texas Association of Manufacturers filed a joint Petition for Review with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, challenging the EPA's formal disapproval of the "qualified facilities" program in Texas. TXOGA has actively maintained that existing Texas air programs, including the qualified facilities program, complies with the federal Clean Air Act and is helping to dramatically improve Texas air quality.

Click below re read the press announcement of the suit

TXOGA's END OF SESSION REPORT

William Ennis — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

TXOGA DEFENDS THE TEXAS PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

Promotes Oil & Gas during Session, Remains vigilant for upcoming Interim

As a result of dynamic political changes in Texas and beyond, the Texas Oil & Gas Industry and other mainstays of the Texas economy credited with helping Texas weather the global economic crisis better than others -- were under attack at the Capitol during the legislative session that concluded today.Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) tracked and influenced over 950 bills reflecting the barrage of issues that could have undermined many aspects of exploration and production, Barnett Shale operations, critical oil and gas tax incentives, mineral estate dominance, rational environmental policy, civil justice reforms, and emergency operations.As the Session drew to an end, TXOGA once again successfully defended the Texas Petroleum Industry while advancing a positive business climate in the State.

WATER COUNCIL ASKS FOR FEEDBACK

William Ennis — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

WATER COUNCIL ASKS FOR FEEDBACK

Leaders in Texas water resource planning and management are continuously striving to manage limited supplies in a prudent and efficient manner. In order to better understand the types of challenges that our communities face and the types of planning resources needed, The Water Conservation Advisory Council has developed a Conservation Survey that is now available to users.

The objective of the survey is to obtain preliminary data from varying water user groups across Texas in order to see what types of water conservation trends are taking place. The three main categories of questions include questions on Public Awareness, Metrics and Data, and Strategy Implementation. Please take the time to fill out this very important survey and share your information. The Council appreciates your consideration in assisting members of the Council in our efforts to fulfill charges from the Texas Legislature. We would also appreciate it if you would forward or share the Conservation Survey link with your membership as well.

Please visit the Water Conservation Advisory Council web page to access the Conservation Survey.

www.savetexaswater.org

If you have questions about this request or the survey, please contact the Councils Survey Administrator, by telephone at 512.463.1667, or by e-mail at ConservationSurvey@twdb.state.tx.us

TXOGA PUBLISHES "FUELING THE TEXAS ECONOMY

William Ennis — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT

                TXOGA PUBLISHES COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC REPORT:

                                            Fueling The Texas Economy

Every two years, during the Legislative Session, Texas Oil & Gas Association compiles a comprehensive report detailing the importance of the Texas Oil & Gas Industry to the economic well being of the State.  This year's edition is entitled FUELING THE TEXAS ECONOMY.
The report has required months of research and includes information compiled by not only TXOGA, but the American Royalty Council and Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners. We thank these two fine organizations for their assistance.

NATURAL GAS FUELS TEXAS ECONOMY

William Ennis — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST

NATURAL GAS FUELS THE TEXAS ECONOMY WITH RELIABLE POWER

The following is attributed to Rob Looney, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association,
to explain natural gas necessary and appropriate role in the Texas fuel mix.

Reliable electricity directly impacts the ability of the Texas economy to prosper. Reliable power and economic stability in Texas hinge on natural gas in the States fuel mix.

Natural gas place of prominence in the Texas fuel mix is appropriate because natural gas is unique in its ability to establish and maintain reliable electricity on the power grid. Balancing electricity in the power grid is increasingly important as Texas diversifies its power portfolio to include renewable energy sources that can be variable and weather-dependent.

Any dependence on renewable energy sources requires the availability of a reliable and flexible back up power source. Natural gas traditionally has been the most effective fuel source for providing this back up power and Texas will need to continue to rely upon it in coming years. Natural gas generating facilities have the unique ability to react in a span of minutes to balance electricity on the power grid, a process that occurs every few seconds.

In addition to reliability, natural gas plays an important role in electricity generation because it is environmentally clean, domestically (often locally) produced, and abundant. A mainstay of our energy independence and security, natural gas reserves in the United States in 2007 increased 13 percent from 2006. Texas had the nations largest increase in year-end natural gas reserves in 2007, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Reliable energy is critical to Texas commerce and natural gas role in the fuel mix is necessary and appropriate.

2008 FORUM SPEAKERS PROVIDE INSIGHT

William Ennis — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT

2008 FORUM SPEAKERS PROVIDE INSIGHT

The 2008 Lone Star Forum provided the opportunity to hear presentations by speakers ranging from Dr. Kenneth Cooper who invented Aerobics to Dr. Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. You may click below for the presentations provided by Claire Farley of Jefferies, Randall & Dewey and Mark Papa of EOG Resources, Inc.

Farley Presentation Papa Presentation

FUEL TEAM UPDATE ON HURRICANE IKE

William Ennis — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT

FUEL TEAM UPDATES ON HURRICANE IKE

The following link takes you to the latest Fuel Team Updates on Hurricane Ike.

Please click on Resources in Regulatory Affairs for copies of the Governor's Proclamation On Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Ike Fuel Waiver Extension, Hurricane Ike Transportation Waiver, Hurricane Re-Entry Letter, Private Security Contractor Waiver, Hurricane Ike Fuel Waiver Approval, Gulf of Mexico Oil & Gas Infastructure Hurricane Ike Track, and the Gulf of Mexico Refinery Capacity Hurricane Ike Track.