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:…

PODCAST: 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

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2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

Texas Oil & Natural Gas Industry Paid $27.0 Billion in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties TXOGA President Todd Staples: “In Fiscal Year 2025, oil and natural gas proved, once again, to be the power behind Texas’ progress.” AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil…

December 2025: TXOGA Month in Review

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

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission, having skipped data releases during the federal shutdown that included the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has resumed job data publication. Today the Commission released September 2025 data, indicating that upstream oil and gas employment fell by 1,300 in September compared to August. Despite recent flat performance, growth for this…

Q4 2025 Quarterly Perspective

Reading the Signals: Accuracy Matters When the World Is This Uncertain R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Texas Oil & Gas Association Forecasting is never simple, but 2025 has been a year when the ability to separate meaningful signals from background noise has mattered more than ever. Data releases have been uneven, financial markets volatile,…

November 2025: TXOGA Month in Review

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STEER Announces Winners of 12th Annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards

SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that Titan Fuel, Valero Three Rivers Refinery, Texan by Nature, Port of Corpus Christi, Devon Energy and ConocoPhillips are the recipients of the 2023 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

October 9, 2024

TXOGA President Todd Staples and Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., Testify at Hearing of House Select Committee on Protecting Texas LNG Exports

El Paso - The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) has partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s El Paso Refinery to bring the Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) to five schools in El Paso this week, providing hundreds of elementary students a unique opportunity to learn about STEM education and careers in energy through the hands-on, interactive learning exhibit.

May 2, 2024

Industry Experts, Scholars, Community Leaders Showcased at TXOGA, STEER’s “South Texas Energy Impact: Laredo” at Texas A&M International University

El Paso - The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) has partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s El Paso Refinery to bring the Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) to five schools in El Paso this week, providing hundreds of elementary students a unique opportunity to learn about STEM education and careers in energy through the hands-on, interactive learning exhibit.

April 18, 2024

Brownsville Elementary Students Visit Texas Oil and Gas Exhibit at Bullock Texas State History Museum as Part of TXOGA-Sponsored Field Trip

El Paso - The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) has partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s El Paso Refinery to bring the Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) to five schools in El Paso this week, providing hundreds of elementary students a unique opportunity to learn about STEM education and careers in energy through the hands-on, interactive learning exhibit.

April 4, 2024

STEER Announces Winners of 11th Annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards

SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that Titan Fuel, Valero Three Rivers Refinery, Texan by Nature, Port of Corpus Christi, Devon Energy and ConocoPhillips are the recipients of the 2023 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

October 12, 2023

TXOGA’s 2022 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 23, 2023

Mobile Energy Learning Unit to Visit 5 Elementary Schools in El Paso This Week

El Paso - The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) has partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s El Paso Refinery to bring the Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) to five schools in El Paso this week, providing hundreds of elementary students a unique opportunity to learn about STEM education and careers in energy through the hands-on, interactive learning exhibit.

November 1, 2022

10th Annual STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Award Winners Announced

The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that the Bee County Sheriff’s Department, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Transect Inc., the Port of Corpus Christi and DeepWell Energy Services are the recipients of the 2022 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

October 13, 2022

STEER’s 10-Year Tribute Celebrates Past Decade of Economic, Environmental and Community Benefits from a Robust Oil & Natural Gas Sector

KENEDY - In honor of the 10th anniversary of its establishment, the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) today hosted a 10-Year Tribute Luncheon to look back on the past decade of environmental, economic, operational and community benefits in the South Texas region from a robust oil and natural gas sector.

May 25, 2022

Texas Oil and Natural Gas: Local Activity’s Importance On the Global Stage

TXOGA’s involvement in two events this week in different parts of the state showcased the important role our state’s oil and natural gas industry – from East Texas to the Gulf Coast and everywhere in between – plays on the global stage.

March 24, 2022

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.

November 18, 2021

South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) Eagle Ford Excellence Awards Honor Excellence in Community and Social Investment, Environmental Stewardship, Neighborhood Impression and Innovation in Technology

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) held its annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards, which honor companies and organizations working in or with the oil and natural gas industry for their diligent efforts in protecting the environment, developing innovative technologies, making safety a top priority and giving back to the communities they serve.

November 10, 2021

TXOGA Statement on Increased Seismic Activity

The Texas Oil & Gas Association respects the Railroad Commission’s (RRC) notice to operators in the areas of increased seismic activity and gathering more data to determine the level of appropriate injection volumes is certainly reasonable.

September 29, 2021

TXOGA Looks Forward to Continued Work With TexNet On Seismicity With Passage of HB 632 Into Law

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement following the signing into law of HB 632, which recreates in statute the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee within the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology

June 9, 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.

June 4, 2021

Staples: Texas Oil and Natural Gas: Powering Economic and Environmental Progress

It would be hard to overstate how much changed in 2020. The global pandemic tested our resolve, forced lightning-speed adaptation in nearly every aspect of life, and the topic of energy catapulted to the top of political conversations.

February 3, 2021

Distritos Escolares Independientes de Eagle Ford Recibieron $520.6 Millones; Condados de Eagle Ford Recibieron $170.6 Millones en Impuestos a la Propiedad del Petróleo y de Gas Natural en el Año Fiscal 2020

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 pago un total de $13.9 mil millones en impuestos locales y estatales, incluidas regalías estatales en el año fiscal 2020.

January 11, 2021

Permian ISDs Received $978.75 Million, Counties Received $334.3 Million in Oil and Gas Property Taxes in Fiscal Year 2020

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $13.9 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2020, funds that directly support Texas schools, teachers, roads, infrastructure and essential services

January 11, 2021

U.S. Rep. Crenshaw, Texas House Speaker Bonnen, Greater Houston Partnership Exec Featured in “Powering Your Community – Greater Houston & Southeast Texas”

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Greater Houston Partnership Senior Vice President Patrick Jankowski headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – Greater Houston & Southeast Texas. The event concludes the series of virtual summits TXOGA hosted around the state during the months of September and October.

October 1, 2020

U.S. Senator Cornyn, U.S. Rep. Hurd, Texas Senator Flores Featured in “Powering Your Community – South Central Texas & San Antonio”

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Representative Will Hurd and Texas Senator Pete Flores headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – South Central Texas & San Antonio.

September 29, 2020

“Powering Your Community – Southern Gulf Coast” Features U.S. Senator Cruz, Texas Land Commissioner Bush, Corpus Christi Regional EDC President Vasey and RGV Partnership President Contreras

USTIN – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Iain Vasey and RGV Partnership President and CEO Sergio Contreras headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – Southern Gulf Coast.

September 24, 2020

PODCAST: 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

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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

Introducing Texas Electricity Power Pulse: Tracking Reliability, Affordability, and Growth in ERCOT

October 29, 2025

Growth and Opportunity Continues for Texas While Louisiana Hits Brakes

October 28, 2025

Constitutional Amendments Election

The Constitutional Amendment Election is almost here. Need a primer? TXOGA Talks has you covered. Chairman of the House Elections Committee Matt Shaheen joins us...

October 16, 2025

STEER Celebrates Winners of 13th Annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards

October 15, 2025

LNG, Data Centers, and the Future of Natural Gas

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman for a breakdown of the two...

October 2, 2025

September 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

October 1, 2025

Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Grow by 200 in August

September 19, 2025

TXOGA Quarterly Perspective – 2025 Q3

September 4, 2025

89th Session Oil & Gas Recap, Part 2

TXOGA Talks is back for Part 2 of our Legislative Session recap! TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel...

September 4, 2025

TXOGA Hosts Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston

September 3, 2025

August 2025: TXOGA Month in Review

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September 2, 2025

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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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SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that Titan Fuel, Valero Three Rivers Refinery, Texan by Nature, Port of Corpus Christi, Devon Energy and ConocoPhillips are the recipients of the 2023 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

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SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that Titan Fuel, Valero Three Rivers Refinery, Texan by Nature, Port of Corpus Christi, Devon Energy and ConocoPhillips are the recipients of the 2023 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

October 12, 2023

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The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that the Bee County Sheriff’s Department, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Transect Inc., the Port of Corpus Christi and DeepWell Energy Services are the recipients of the 2022 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

October 13, 2022

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TXOGA’s involvement in two events this week in different parts of the state showcased the important role our state’s oil and natural gas industry – from East Texas to the Gulf Coast and everywhere in between – plays on the global stage.

March 24, 2022

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.

November 18, 2021

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The Texas Oil & Gas Association respects the Railroad Commission’s (RRC) notice to operators in the areas of increased seismic activity and gathering more data to determine the level of appropriate injection volumes is certainly reasonable.

September 29, 2021

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement following the signing into law of HB 632, which recreates in statute the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee within the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology

June 9, 2021

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

June 4, 2021

It would be hard to overstate how much changed in 2020. The global pandemic tested our resolve, forced lightning-speed adaptation in nearly every aspect of life, and the topic of energy catapulted to the top of political conversations.

February 3, 2021

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 pago un total de $13.9 mil millones en impuestos locales y estatales, incluidas regalías estatales en el año fiscal 2020.

January 11, 2021

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Representative Will Hurd and Texas Senator Pete Flores headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – South Central Texas & San Antonio.

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