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:…

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 1,800 in March

The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through March 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 1,800 jobs in March compared with February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,300 jobs in March 2026. Relative to the same month one year earlier, employment is down by 7,100 jobs, representing a drop of…

A Conversation with RRC Chairman Jim Wright

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

March 2026: 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

How Industry Handled Winter Weather

It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm...

February 2026: 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

The Texas Effect: How Texas-led American Energy Dominance Keeps America Safe, Ready

AUSTIN – The American energy dominance that starts in Texas gives the United States options that keep our nation strong, our military ready and our allies supplied, according to a statement released this morning by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA). “Energy security is national security. At a time when geopolitical tensions, including military action…

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Infrastructure Fuels the Texas Economy -Support CSHB 2730

Texas needs smart eminent domain reform to meet the infrastructure challenges of the future, increasing accountability and transparency and providing additional protections for property owners without creating more lawsuits.

January 31, 2023

AGENDA THURSDAY, April 8, 2021

HB 1501 by Dean Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities restricting the use of natural gas or propane.

January 31, 2023

AGENDA WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2021

SB 1728 by Schwertner Relating to the equalization for road use consumption for alternatively fueled vehicles imposed at the time of registration or registration renewal.

January 31, 2023

AGENDA TUESDAY, April 6, 2021

HB 1617 by Bonnen Relating to the recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.

January 31, 2023

TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Report

Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue durable performance due to industry efforts. According to S&P Global Platts, the 30-day average for Texas onshore production is expected to be strong on Tuesday, January 31, with daily production averaging 24.97 bcf/d.

January 31, 2023

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 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 24, 2023

Eagle Ford: Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Paid Record $24.7 Billion in Taxes and State Royalties in Fiscal Year 2022, Shattering Previous High by 54%

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 23, 2023

Permian Basin: Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Paid Record $24.7 Billion in Taxes and State Royalties in Fiscal Year 2022, Shattering Previous High by 54%

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 23, 2023

La Industria Petrolera y de Gas Natural de Texas Aportó Cantidad Récord de $24.7 Mil Millones en Impuestos y Regalías Estatales en el Año Fiscal 2022, Sobrepasando el Récord Anterior con un 54%

AUSTIN - Según datos recién publicados por la Asociación de Petróleo y Gas Natural de Texas (TXOGA), la industria petrolera y de gas natural de Texas aportó un total de $24.7 mil millones en impuestos locales y estatales y regalías estatales - el total más alto en la historia de Texas por 54% - sobrepasando así el récord anterior de poco más de $16 mil millones establecido en el año 2019.

January 23, 2023

TXOGA’s 2022 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 23, 2023

Oil and Gas Jobs in Texas Continue Growth in December to Close Out 2022

AUSTIN - Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and gas employment in Texas continues to grow, with the sector adding 1,300 jobs in December. In 2022, upstream oil and gas saw significant increases in hiring with the job count growing by 36,100 jobs for the year.

January 20, 2023

TXOGA Statement on Public Utility Commission’s Vote Recommending the Creation of a Performance Credit Mechanism

AUSTIN - The following statement can be attributed to Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA):

January 19, 2023

TXOGA Announces New President of the TXOGA Insurance Agency

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the naming of Neal Carlton as President of the TXOGA Insurance Agency. Carlton most recently served as Vice President of Membership & Corporate Secretary at TXOGA for more than seven years.

January 12, 2023

TXOGA Statement on Texas Comptroller’s Biennial Revenue Estimate

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar's biennial revenue estimate of a record-breaking $188.2 billion:

January 9, 2023

TXOGA Statement on EPA Decision to Not Pursue Designation of the Permian Basin as a Non-Attainment Area

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement

January 6, 2023

December: TXOGA Monthly Digest

Check out our Monthly Digest for December below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

January 3, 2023

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 1,800 in March

May 11, 2026

A Conversation with RRC Chairman Jim Wright

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

April 2, 2026

March 2026: 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

April 1, 2026

How Industry Handled Winter Weather

It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm...

March 5, 2026

February 2026: 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

March 2, 2026

The Texas Effect: How Texas-led American Energy Dominance Keeps America Safe, Ready

March 2, 2026

Op-Ed: Oil & Gas Results, Not Rhetoric, Drive Progress in Texas

February 18, 2026

2026 Texas Primary Election

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March...

February 12, 2026

January 2026: 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 3, 2026

Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Employment Steady in 2025 Despite Market Headwinds

January 29, 2026

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 14, 2026

PODCAST: 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

Tune-in to the latest episode of TXOGA Talks for a breakdown of TXOGA’s newly released Energy & Economic Impact Report, highlighting the Texas oil and...

January 7, 2026

2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 7, 2026

December 2025: 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

January 5, 2026

Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Fell by 1,300 in September

December 11, 2025

Q4 2025 Quarterly Perspective

December 1, 2025

November 2025: 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

December 1, 2025

TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Features 70th U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

November 21, 2025

Safety Pays Dividends: A Conversation with Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Tune into the latest episode of TXOGA Talks to hear from Jeanette Ward, President and CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company! Learn how this unique...

November 13, 2025

TXOGA Applauds EPA’s Landmark Approval of Texas Class VI Primacy

November 12, 2025

October 2025: 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

November 3, 2025

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

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

It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm...

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

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Texas needs smart eminent domain reform to meet the infrastructure challenges of the future, increasing accountability and transparency and providing additional protections for property owners without creating more lawsuits.

January 31, 2023

HB 1501 by Dean Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities restricting the use of natural gas or propane.

January 31, 2023

SB 1728 by Schwertner Relating to the equalization for road use consumption for alternatively fueled vehicles imposed at the time of registration or registration renewal.

January 31, 2023

HB 1617 by Bonnen Relating to the recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.

January 31, 2023

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AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 23, 2023

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 23, 2023

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January 20, 2023

AUSTIN - The following statement can be attributed to Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA):

January 19, 2023

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the naming of Neal Carlton as President of the TXOGA Insurance Agency. Carlton most recently served as Vice President of Membership & Corporate Secretary at TXOGA for more than seven years.

January 12, 2023

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar's biennial revenue estimate of a record-breaking $188.2 billion:

January 9, 2023

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement

January 6, 2023

Check out our Monthly Digest for December below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

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In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

April 2, 2026

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

April 1, 2026

It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm...

March 5, 2026

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

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March...

February 12, 2026

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 3, 2026

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Tune-in to the latest episode of TXOGA Talks for a breakdown of TXOGA’s newly released Energy & Economic Impact Report, highlighting the Texas oil and...

January 7, 2026

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

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Tune into the latest episode of TXOGA Talks to hear from Jeanette Ward, President and CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company! Learn how this unique...

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

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