Inside the Bullock Museum

A 17th-century French shipwreck raised from Matagorda Bay. The gusher at Spindletop that turned Texas into the energy capital of the world. The cattle trails that put Texas beef on tables across America. It’s all under one roof, three blocks from the Texas Capitol Building. On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re going inside the […]

TXOGA Statement on First RRC Approval of Class VI Carbon Capture and Storage Project

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples released the following statement regarding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ (RRC) approval of the permitting required to move forward on the proposed Rose Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project in Jefferson County: “Texas leads because Texas builds. For generations, the Lone Star State has shown that…

August 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our August Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Staples: Is Texas still open for business? TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas,…

TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision

AUSTIN, Texas—Following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ unanimous adoption of two proposals for decision related to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), issued the following statement: “Energy security should be non-negotiable for all Texans. And picking the least impactful route when building critical infrastructure…

TXOGA Hosts Energy Innovation, Technology Showcase in Houston

PICTURED: TXOGA President Todd Staples, TXOGA Staff, Energy Elevated Showcase Award Winners (Aquafortus and UES Professional Solutions), and Guest Commentator Brad Johnson (Texas Bullpen Co-Founder and Reporter) HOUSTON, Texas—Today, innovation within the oil and natural gas industry took center stage at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas…

TXOGA President Staples: Texans Benefit from Reliable Power

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement on the response from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding transmission infrastructure needed to bring adequate power to Texas. On behalf of TXOGA President Todd Staples: “The Administrative Law Judges’ recommendation to disregard the demonstrated need for additional transmission…

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Inside the Bullock Museum

A 17th-century French shipwreck raised from Matagorda Bay. The gusher at Spindletop that turned Texas into the energy capital of the world. The cattle trails that put Texas beef on tables across America. It’s all under one roof, three blocks from the Texas Capitol Building. On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re going inside the […]

September 16, 2026

TXOGA Statement on First RRC Approval of Class VI Carbon Capture and Storage Project

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples released the following statement regarding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ (RRC) approval of the permitting required to move forward on the proposed Rose Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project in Jefferson County: “Texas leads because Texas builds. For generations, the Lone Star State has shown that

September 15, 2026

August 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our August Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Staples: Is Texas still open for business? TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas,

September 1, 2026

TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision

AUSTIN, Texas—Following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ unanimous adoption of two proposals for decision related to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), issued the following statement: “Energy security should be non-negotiable for all Texans. And picking the least impactful route when building critical infrastructure

August 28, 2026

TXOGA Hosts Energy Innovation, Technology Showcase in Houston

PICTURED: TXOGA President Todd Staples, TXOGA Staff, Energy Elevated Showcase Award Winners (Aquafortus and UES Professional Solutions), and Guest Commentator Brad Johnson (Texas Bullpen Co-Founder and Reporter) HOUSTON, Texas—Today, innovation within the oil and natural gas industry took center stage at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas

August 27, 2026

TXOGA President Staples: Texans Benefit from Reliable Power

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement on the response from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding transmission infrastructure needed to bring adequate power to Texas. On behalf of TXOGA President Todd Staples: “The Administrative Law Judges’ recommendation to disregard the demonstrated need for additional transmission

August 24, 2026

A Conversation with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

She was the first woman Texas sent to the United States Senate, and she later represented America at the NATO table. Today, she is helping shape the next generation of energy leaders. On this episode of TXOGA Talks, host TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Senator and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison to discuss the […]

August 20, 2026

TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas, America’s Energy Epicenter, Has Been Waiting Decades for Reliable Electricity

“The reality is a pause on the clock only stops the solution; it doesn’t stop the clock on the problem,” said TXOGA President Todd Staples. Click here or the image above to watch AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples testified before the Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Affairs on

August 19, 2026

NEW: Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Fourth Straight Month

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas’ upstream oil and natural gas sector marked its fourth consecutive month of job growth in June 2026, according to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission. Employment climbed by 400 jobs in June, building on May’s robust increase of over 4,000 upstream jobs. “Four straight months of job gains are

August 4, 2026

July 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our July Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Third Straight Month Modern oil drilling techniques put old style in rear view mirror Texas Is

August 3, 2026

TXLEGE: TXOGA President Staples, Powering West Texas is Essential to America’s Energy Security

Click here or above to watch TXOGA President Todd Staples’ opening remarks AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples testified during the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce’s interim hearing on the state of Texas’ electric grid and plans underway to address transmission capabilities. See below for TXOGA President Todd

July 29, 2026

TXOGA’s Affordable Healthcare and Workers Compensation Options for Members Helps Texas Oil and Natural Gas Companies Keep Texas Strong

AUSTIN, TEXAS – As the strength of American energy security and leadership becomes even more important as global events evolve, the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) Association Health Plan (AHP) and Workers Compensation Safety Group continue to deliver strong value to small oil and natural gas companies across Texas. “Our goal is to enable companies

July 15, 2026

NEW: Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Third Straight Month

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Workforce Commission released employment data through May 2026, showing that upstream oil and natural gas employment increased by 4,100 jobs. “Exploration and production jobs are the foundation of the oil and natural gas industry, and three straight months of gains reflect the strength and skill of the men and women who

July 9, 2026

Carbon Capture & Storage with Dr. Alex Bump

Did you know the first carbon capture and injection project happened in West Texas back in 1972? On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Dr. Alex Bump of UT Austin’s Gulf Coast Carbon Center, a geologist who has worked over 50 basins across 5 continents, to explore the technology poised to anchor a trillion-dollar […]

July 8, 2026

June 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas

July 1, 2026

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,200 jobs in April 2026. Relative to

June 5, 2026

May 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

June 1, 2026

TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members Earn $1.65 Million in Dividends for Outstanding Safety Performance

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group today announced that member companies have earned a collective $1.65 million in safety group dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The dividend recognizes the group’s continued strong performance and commitment to maintaining a low loss ratio through rigorous workplace safety practices.

May 28, 2026

PODCAST: Answering Your Energy Questions

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

May 14, 2026

JOINT STATEMENT: Texas Business Leaders Release Statement Condemning Outside Interference in Corporate Relocations

AUSTIN, TEXAS – A coalition of leading Texas business trade associations today issued a joint statement strongly objecting to the increasing interference of outside influencers and proxy advisory firms attempting to dissuade companies from redomiciling in the Lone Star State. The Texas Association of Business, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas

May 14, 2026

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

May 11, 2026

Inside the Bullock Museum

A 17th-century French shipwreck raised from Matagorda Bay. The gusher at Spindletop that turned Texas into the energy capital of the world. The cattle trails that put Texas beef on tables across America. It’s all under one roof, three blocks from the Texas Capitol Building. On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re going inside the […]

September 16, 2026

TXOGA Statement on First RRC Approval of Class VI Carbon Capture and Storage Project

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples released the following statement regarding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ (RRC) approval of the permitting required to move forward on the proposed Rose Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project in Jefferson County: “Texas leads because Texas builds. For generations, the Lone Star State has shown that

September 15, 2026

August 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our August Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Staples: Is Texas still open for business? TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas,

September 1, 2026

TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision

AUSTIN, Texas—Following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ unanimous adoption of two proposals for decision related to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), issued the following statement: “Energy security should be non-negotiable for all Texans. And picking the least impactful route when building critical infrastructure

August 28, 2026

TXOGA Hosts Energy Innovation, Technology Showcase in Houston

PICTURED: TXOGA President Todd Staples, TXOGA Staff, Energy Elevated Showcase Award Winners (Aquafortus and UES Professional Solutions), and Guest Commentator Brad Johnson (Texas Bullpen Co-Founder and Reporter) HOUSTON, Texas—Today, innovation within the oil and natural gas industry took center stage at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas

August 27, 2026

TXOGA President Staples: Texans Benefit from Reliable Power

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement on the response from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding transmission infrastructure needed to bring adequate power to Texas. On behalf of TXOGA President Todd Staples: “The Administrative Law Judges’ recommendation to disregard the demonstrated need for additional transmission

August 24, 2026

A Conversation with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

She was the first woman Texas sent to the United States Senate, and she later represented America at the NATO table. Today, she is helping shape the next generation of energy leaders. On this episode of TXOGA Talks, host TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Senator and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison to discuss the […]

August 20, 2026

TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas, America’s Energy Epicenter, Has Been Waiting Decades for Reliable Electricity

“The reality is a pause on the clock only stops the solution; it doesn’t stop the clock on the problem,” said TXOGA President Todd Staples. Click here or the image above to watch AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples testified before the Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Affairs on

August 19, 2026

NEW: Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Fourth Straight Month

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas’ upstream oil and natural gas sector marked its fourth consecutive month of job growth in June 2026, according to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission. Employment climbed by 400 jobs in June, building on May’s robust increase of over 4,000 upstream jobs. “Four straight months of job gains are

August 4, 2026

July 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our July Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Third Straight Month Modern oil drilling techniques put old style in rear view mirror Texas Is

August 3, 2026

TXLEGE: TXOGA President Staples, Powering West Texas is Essential to America’s Energy Security

Click here or above to watch TXOGA President Todd Staples’ opening remarks AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples testified during the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce’s interim hearing on the state of Texas’ electric grid and plans underway to address transmission capabilities. See below for TXOGA President Todd

July 29, 2026

TXOGA’s Affordable Healthcare and Workers Compensation Options for Members Helps Texas Oil and Natural Gas Companies Keep Texas Strong

AUSTIN, TEXAS – As the strength of American energy security and leadership becomes even more important as global events evolve, the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) Association Health Plan (AHP) and Workers Compensation Safety Group continue to deliver strong value to small oil and natural gas companies across Texas. “Our goal is to enable companies

July 15, 2026

NEW: Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Third Straight Month

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Workforce Commission released employment data through May 2026, showing that upstream oil and natural gas employment increased by 4,100 jobs. “Exploration and production jobs are the foundation of the oil and natural gas industry, and three straight months of gains reflect the strength and skill of the men and women who

July 9, 2026

Carbon Capture & Storage with Dr. Alex Bump

Did you know the first carbon capture and injection project happened in West Texas back in 1972? On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Dr. Alex Bump of UT Austin’s Gulf Coast Carbon Center, a geologist who has worked over 50 basins across 5 continents, to explore the technology poised to anchor a trillion-dollar […]

July 8, 2026

June 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas

July 1, 2026

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,200 jobs in April 2026. Relative to

June 5, 2026

May 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

June 1, 2026

TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members Earn $1.65 Million in Dividends for Outstanding Safety Performance

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group today announced that member companies have earned a collective $1.65 million in safety group dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The dividend recognizes the group’s continued strong performance and commitment to maintaining a low loss ratio through rigorous workplace safety practices.

May 28, 2026

PODCAST: Answering Your Energy Questions

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

May 14, 2026

JOINT STATEMENT: Texas Business Leaders Release Statement Condemning Outside Interference in Corporate Relocations

AUSTIN, TEXAS – A coalition of leading Texas business trade associations today issued a joint statement strongly objecting to the increasing interference of outside influencers and proxy advisory firms attempting to dissuade companies from redomiciling in the Lone Star State. The Texas Association of Business, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas

May 14, 2026

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

May 11, 2026

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Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

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Check out our July Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Third Straight Month Modern oil drilling techniques put old style in rear view mirror Texas Is

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Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas

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Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

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