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:…

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…

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

By: Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association As Texas enters 2026 amid global volatility, persistent inflation pressures, and renewed political debate over how we power our economy, one fact remains clear: progress in Texas is driven by results, not rhetoric. After more than 20 years in public service and over a…

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...

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

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TXOGA’s 2022 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 23, 2023

Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101

TXOGA’s Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101 details private property rights, how the pipeline industry is protecting and improving communities, and provides insight on pipeline regulation and oversight. Also included is the Landowner’s Bill of Rights from the Office of the Attorney General, a glossary of terms, and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section, along with additional resources.

December 21, 2021

TXOGA’s New Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101 to Serve as a Resource for Landowners, Local Officials, Infrastructure Companies

AUSTIN-Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and essential infrastructure is needed to meet the demands of our booming population.

December 15, 2021

New Law Reforms Eminent Domain to Ensure Essential Infrastructure Can Be Built While Better Protecting Private Property Rights

Several years of negotiations and commitment from infrastructure industries to address concerns of landowners have resulted in a carefully crafted law that strikes the right balance between protecting private property rights while ensuring the essential infrastructure needed for a growing Texas can continue to be built.

June 16, 2021

TXOGA Applauds Texas Senate on Passage of HB 2730

Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement after HB 2730, an eminent domain reform bill, passed the Texas Senate early this morning, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk for his signature into law

May 27, 2021

TXOGA Applauds Texas House of Representatives on Passage of HB 2730

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement applauding the Texas House of Representatives for passing HB 2730, an eminent domain reform bill which makes significant improvements to the process for property owners while also ensuring the building of critical infrastructure

May 12, 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

Eagle Ford ISDs Received $520.6 Million; Eagle Ford Counties Received $170.6 Million in Oil and Natural 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

State Legislators, Academics and Energy Executives Discuss Importance of Oil & Gas Midstream Sector at Kickoff Symposium for Lamar University’s Newly Created Center for Midstream Management & Science

Beaumont, TX—The importance of the midstream sector of the Texas oil and natural gas industry and its role in connecting record production of oil and natural gas to the downstream advances in refining and liquefaction technologies was examined today at the kickoff symposium for the newly created Lamar University Center for Midstream Management & Science.

November 21, 2019

TXOGA on Governor Abbott’s Signing of Legislation Related to County Road Funding, Critical Infrastructure, Chapter 312, and Water Regulation

AUSTIN—Governor Greg Abbott recently signed several pieces of meaningful legislation into law, including bills related to funding for county roads in energy corridors, the protection of critical infrastructure projects, the extension of Chapter 312 and the regulatory authority over produced water. The Texas Oil & Gas Association issued the following statements on each.

June 17, 2019

TXOGA Sends Letter to Texas Legislature Reiterating Commitment to Meaningful Eminent Domain Reform

AUSTIN—Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, today sent a letter to all members of the Texas Legislature reiterating TXOGA's commitment to working with landowners and lawmakers to find a workable solution to address concerns with eminent domain with regard to the development of infrastructure that all Texas communities and families rely upon every day.

May 27, 2019

Texas Senate Advances Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill

AUSTIN-Today the Texas Senate passed HB 3557, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, moving this important legislation one step closer to becoming law.

May 20, 2019

Bill to Strengthen Protections of Critical Infrastructure Facilities Passes House

The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) applauds the Texas House of Representatives for its passage of HB 3557, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, which strengthens protections of our state’s critical infrastructure facilities while maintaining current laws and statutes that allow for free speech and the right to protest.

May 7, 2019

Updated Energy Infrastructure Regulations Will Allow Texas Energy Innovation and Dominance to Continue

AUSTIN – Today, President Trump will be in Houston – the Energy Capitol of the World – where he is expected to announce Executive Orders aimed at modernizing

April 10, 2019

Senate Committee Votes to Increase Litigation, Stifle Revenue Growth for Schools, Roads

AUSTIN—The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) registered its strong opposition to the Committee Substitute for SB 421 (CSSB 421), which passed out of the Senate State Affairs Committee yesterday.

March 12, 2019

TXOGA Statement on Governor Abbott’s Letter to President Trump about Tariffs

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

June 29, 2018

A Day In The Life: A Chevron Console Supervisor

Will Bentley is a console supervisor for the Chevron Pipe Line control center in Houston, Texas.

November 2, 2017

Release: TXOGA President Urges Texans to Obtain the Fuel They Need “Based on Pre-Hurricane Purchasing Patterns”

Every day, significant progress is being made to overcome the historic disruption to our state’s fuel production and distribution system caused by Hurricane Harvey.

September 4, 2017

Statement: TXOGA Statement on Fuel Supplies

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

August 31, 2017

Landowner Core Training Video

AOPL (Association of Oil Pipelines) strives to create good landowner relations and in order to achieve this goal AOPL created a training video to explicitly lay out their guidelines. This core training video was created by Liquids Pipeline operators who are members of the Americans Petroleum Institute as well as members of AOPL.

July 24, 2017

Landowner Commitment and Core Training Materials

Pipeline companies considering a new liquids pipeline project are committed to training employees and real-estate representatives to treat landowners fairly, openly and with respect.

July 20, 2017

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

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

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AUSTIN-Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and essential infrastructure is needed to meet the demands of our booming population.

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Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement after HB 2730, an eminent domain reform bill, passed the Texas Senate early this morning, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk for his signature into law

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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.

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AUSTIN-Today the Texas Senate passed HB 3557, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, moving this important legislation one step closer to becoming law.

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AUSTIN – Today, President Trump will be in Houston – the Energy Capitol of the World – where he is expected to announce Executive Orders aimed at modernizing

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AUSTIN—The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) registered its strong opposition to the Committee Substitute for SB 421 (CSSB 421), which passed out of the Senate State Affairs Committee yesterday.

March 12, 2019

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

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Will Bentley is a console supervisor for the Chevron Pipe Line control center in Houston, Texas.

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Every day, significant progress is being made to overcome the historic disruption to our state’s fuel production and distribution system caused by Hurricane Harvey.

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

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Pipeline companies considering a new liquids pipeline project are committed to training employees and real-estate representatives to treat landowners fairly, openly and with respect.

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