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:…

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

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

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

Industry Titans Vicki Hollub, President and CEO of Occidental, and Alan Smith, Operating Partner at Quantum Capital Group and Executive Chairman of Rockliff Energy III, Recognized with TXOGA’s Distinguished Service Award Featured Speakers included Scott Mason, U.S. EPA Region 6 Administrator, Ken Hersh, Veteran Energy Investor and former George W. Bush Presidential Center CEO, and…

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...

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

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today celebrated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final approval of Texas’ application for Class VI primacy. This historic decision grants the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulatory authority to permit Class VI wells, establishing Texas as the premier global location for carbon capture and storage…

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

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April 14, 2022

Guest Post From AXPC: Myths and Realities About Oil Prices

As Congress holds hearings on the price of oil, it is important to set the record straight on the various factors causing high gasoline prices. Fact: Prices are not caused by energy companies.

August 20, 2021

Another Day, Another Misleading Study from Earthworks

Earthworks recently published a “study” about flaring which included a recommendation to “stop permitting new oil and gas facilities.

August 18, 2021

TXOGA Statement on Earthworks Flaring Report

Unfortunately, as is often the case, misleading studies like this fail to recognize the truth that air quality continues to improve and emissions continue to decline due to industry’s continuous innovation.

July 19, 2021

Houston Chronicle Article on UT Report Belongs in Opinion Section, not Business

In an article last week, the Houston Chronicle writes on a recently-released report by the University of Texas (UT) titled

May 21, 2019

ICYMI: New Research Shows “Major Overestimation” of Methane Emissions From Oil and Natural Gas Production

AUSTIN-A newly-released analysis found a “major overestimation” of methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations in the United States.

October 1, 2018

Study: No Link Between Barnett Shale Natural Gas Production and Methane in Groundwater, Studies Conclude

The following study was conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan that looks at groundwater wells in the Barnett Shale area.

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.

September 1, 2016

TXOGA Statement on New Study “Gasping for Breath”

Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement in response to the study by Earthworks and the Clean Air Task Force

July 12, 2016

CPR – Methane Study: Fracking An Unlikely Culprit For N. Colorado Groundwater Contamination

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as "fracking" is not the source of methane found in groundwater supplies.

May 31, 2016

Staples – Let Real Facts Govern Energy

Fear is often wielded as a dangerous tool to influence public opinion and impact public policy. In Texas and beyond, many groups that are funded to oppose oil and natural gas development use misinformation and outright fabrication to create fear and confusion.

May 17, 2016

RELEASE: Historical Analysis of Seismic Events Paints Incomplete Picture

Austin – A ‘historical review’ of seismic activity released today does not follow recommendations for seismic evaluation as outlined by the StatesFirst seismicity primer[1] and its conclusions paint an incomplete picture, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).

May 4, 2016

UT Arlington Study Fails to Link Drilling and Water Contamination in West Texas

This week, researchers at University of Texas – Arlington (UTA) released a new study that suggests drilling may be impacting water quality in West Texas’ Cline Shale region.

April 28, 2016

TXOGA Statement on Environment Texas’ Report “Breakdowns in Air Quality”

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.

March 30, 2016

TXOGA President Todd Staples on Coalition of AGs Attack on Oil and Natural Gas Industry

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.

February 29, 2016

Study Shows Natural Gas Drilling Not Contaminating Water Wells in Carroll County Funders “Disappointed” in Results, Hoping Data Could Help Ban Fracking

A three-year study by the University of Cincinnati has determined that natural gas drilling has had no effect on the quality of water coming from wells in Carroll County.

February 17, 2016

Methane Emissions Extremely Low, Even as Natural Gas Production Skyrocketed

Several recent studies have found that methane emissions from natural gas systems have remained low even as natural gas production has skyrocketed.

December 7, 2015

Wind and Solar Power Not Reliable to Meet Energy Needs

Wind and solar generation requires significant government assistance to put power on the electricity grid and even then, wind and solar power is not reliable.

December 7, 2015

Natural Gas Activity Has Not Resulted in Air Exposures that Pose Health Concerns

FACT: Natural gas activity has NOT resulted in air exposures that pose health concerns.

December 7, 2015

Methane Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Have Declined Dramatically

FACT: Methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities have declined dramatically.

December 7, 2015

The Oil and Natural Gas Industry is One of the Most Regulated Industries in the Nation

FACT: The oil and natural gas industry is one of the most regulated industries in the nation.

December 7, 2015

Oil and Natural Gas Essential for More than Power

MYTH: You don't use oil and natural gas in your everyday life.

December 1, 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

November 21, 2025

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

November 13, 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 12, 2025

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

November 3, 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

October 29, 2025

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

October 28, 2025

Growth and Opportunity Continues for Texas While Louisiana Hits Brakes

October 16, 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 15, 2025

STEER Celebrates Winners of 13th Annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards

October 2, 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 1, 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

September 19, 2025

Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Grow by 200 in August

September 4, 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 3, 2025

TXOGA Hosts Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston

September 2, 2025

August 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

August 28, 2025

From TMFC: Permian Basin Oil & Natural Gas Operators Slash Methane Intensity by 50 Percent Amid Soaring Production

August 15, 2025

Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Fall by 1,400 in July

August 8, 2025

Op-ed | Texas Leads Again: Oil & Gas Slash Methane Intensity by 50 Percent Amid Soaring Production

August 7, 2025

89th Session Oil & Gas Recap, Part 1

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and...

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

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...

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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April 14, 2022

As Congress holds hearings on the price of oil, it is important to set the record straight on the various factors causing high gasoline prices. Fact: Prices are not caused by energy companies.

August 20, 2021

Earthworks recently published a “study” about flaring which included a recommendation to “stop permitting new oil and gas facilities.

August 18, 2021

Unfortunately, as is often the case, misleading studies like this fail to recognize the truth that air quality continues to improve and emissions continue to decline due to industry’s continuous innovation.

July 19, 2021

In an article last week, the Houston Chronicle writes on a recently-released report by the University of Texas (UT) titled

May 21, 2019

AUSTIN-A newly-released analysis found a “major overestimation” of methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations in the United States.

October 1, 2018

The following study was conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan that looks at groundwater wells in the Barnett Shale area.

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.

September 1, 2016

Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement in response to the study by Earthworks and the Clean Air Task Force

July 12, 2016

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as "fracking" is not the source of methane found in groundwater supplies.

May 31, 2016

Fear is often wielded as a dangerous tool to influence public opinion and impact public policy. In Texas and beyond, many groups that are funded to oppose oil and natural gas development use misinformation and outright fabrication to create fear and confusion.

May 17, 2016

Austin – A ‘historical review’ of seismic activity released today does not follow recommendations for seismic evaluation as outlined by the StatesFirst seismicity primer[1] and its conclusions paint an incomplete picture, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).

May 4, 2016

This week, researchers at University of Texas – Arlington (UTA) released a new study that suggests drilling may be impacting water quality in West Texas’ Cline Shale region.

April 28, 2016

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.

March 30, 2016

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.

February 29, 2016

A three-year study by the University of Cincinnati has determined that natural gas drilling has had no effect on the quality of water coming from wells in Carroll County.

February 17, 2016

Several recent studies have found that methane emissions from natural gas systems have remained low even as natural gas production has skyrocketed.

December 7, 2015

Wind and solar generation requires significant government assistance to put power on the electricity grid and even then, wind and solar power is not reliable.

December 7, 2015

FACT: Natural gas activity has NOT resulted in air exposures that pose health concerns.

December 7, 2015

FACT: Methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities have declined dramatically.

December 7, 2015

FACT: The oil and natural gas industry is one of the most regulated industries in the nation.

December 7, 2015

MYTH: You don't use oil and natural gas in your everyday life.

December 1, 2025

December 1, 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

November 21, 2025

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November 12, 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

October 29, 2025

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October 16, 2025

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 15, 2025

October 2, 2025

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 1, 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

September 19, 2025

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September 4, 2025

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 3, 2025

September 2, 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

August 28, 2025

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and...