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TXOGA’s 2022 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

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% Texas Independent School Districts received $1.65 billion, Counties received $608.6 million in property taxes from oil and natural gas production, pipelines and gas utilities AUSTIN – According to just-released data from…

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LNG Terminals Are Vital American Energy Infrastructure Key to Delivering Reliable and Affordable Energy to our Allies

Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement after word that the U.S. Department of Energy approved permits for two LNG export companies, including Golden Pass LNG in Houston, Texas, to sell American energy overseas: “Developing American energy infrastructure is vital to delivering reliable and affordable oil and natural…

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

Note: This column originally appeared in the Rio Grande Guardian here. February 3, 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. However, one thing…

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Staples: Exporting Texas Natural Gas Delivers Opportunity at Home and Cleaner Air Worldwide

October 22, 2020 NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Rio Grande Guardian. The United States has emerged as a leader not only in global energy but also in environmental progress. During a time when the U.S. saw exponential growth in domestic energy production, our nation reduced energy-related carbon dioxide emissions more than any other…

  • Environmental Progress and Emissions Reductions, Ports and Exports, Regulatory and Legislative

Todd Staples: Mandate for cleaner shipping fuel benefits Texas

This article originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News and the Laredo Morning Times.  June 22, 2019 The shale revolution has been an economic boon for Texas, creating middle-class jobs across the state, providing consumers with affordable, reliable energy, and reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil. Texas is perfectly positioned to continue to benefit from…

  • Environmental Progress and Emissions Reductions, LNG, Ports and Exports

Todd Staples Op-ed: American natural gas is improving the air

The following appeared in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on January 15, 2019. The U.S. shale revolution, propelled by unprecedented production in Texas, has elevated the United States as the world’s top oil and natural gas producer. While much attention is paid to the indisputable benefits of job growth, domestic energy security and global stability, another life-changing…

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TXOGA Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

October 1, 2018 AUSTIN – The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association and former Texas Agriculture Commissioner. “We appreciate the President’s diligence in crafting a renewed trade agreement that helps secure our nation’s energy future and are hopeful Congress will approve the USMCA. As the leading…

  • Energy Security, Pipelines, Ports and Exports, Refining, Regulatory and Legislative

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

June 29, 2018 AUSTIN – The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association. “We appreciate Governor Abbott’s leadership and his clear understanding of the importance of the oil and natural gas industry to the Texas economy and our nation’s energy security. To maintain our energy dominance and…

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New Oil Export Terminal Coming To Port of Corpus Christi

April 3, 2018 The Port of Corpus Christi Commission has approved a new marine terminal facility along the Texas Gulf Coast to export U.S. crude, condensate and refined petroleum products. The commission last week approved a lease agreement with Corpus Christi Infrastructure LLC (CCI) for about 55 acres of land on the north side of…

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Release: Tariffs and Trade Agreements Impact U.S. Energy Dominance

March 20, 2018 Tariffs and Trade Agreements Impact U.S. Energy Dominance By Todd Staples, President of Texas Oil & Gas Association AUSTIN – American energy dominance isn’t just a catchy slogan. It is here and has distinctly been made possible by Texans. Texas leads the nation in oil and natural gas production, pipeline miles and…

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