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:…

January 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

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Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Employment Steady in 2025 Despite Market Headwinds

AUSTIN – Texas upstream oil and gas employment remained essentially flat in 2025, even as producers continued to deliver strong output amid challenging market conditions, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission. Through November 2025, upstream employment totaled 201,200 jobs. While employment declined by 3,500 jobs in November compared with October, year-to-date employment…

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

AUSTIN – The Texas oil and natural gas industry shattered another string of records in 2025, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) newly released 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report (EEIR). Highlights from the report include $27.0 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties paid by the oil and natural gas…

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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Op-Ed: Texas Energy Is a Global Stabilizer in an Unsteady World

The Texas natural gas industry is a powerhouse, producing more natural gas than any other state in the nation—and the world is literally knocking at our door in energy need. In addition to cementing America’s energy security, Texas’ natural gas producers, pipelines, refiners, and exporters are playing an essential role in delivering stability in the form of affordable, reliable energy to our trade partners, even in times of continued global unrest.

July 1, 2025

TXOGA’s 2022 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report

January 23, 2023

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:

April 27, 2022

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

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

The United States has emerged as a leader not only in global energy but also in environmental progress.

October 22, 2020

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

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

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.

January 15, 2019

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

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

October 1, 2018

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

New Oil Export Terminal Coming To Port of Corpus Christi

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.

April 3, 2018

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

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 refining capacity, all of which bolster our nation’s energy security.

March 20, 2018

TXOGA Energy Summit: Coastal Bend Booming Thanks to Oil & Natural Gas, Refining, Exports, LNG, Petrochemical Manufacturing

TXOGA Energy Summit: Coastal Bend Booming Thanks to Oil & Natural Gas, Refining, Exports, LNG, Petrochemical Manufacturing Texas Railroad Commissioner, State and Local Leaders, Energy Experts Featured

November 16, 2017

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

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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

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-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...

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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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:

April 27, 2022

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

The United States has emerged as a leader not only in global energy but also in environmental progress.

October 22, 2020

This article originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News and the Laredo Morning Times.

June 22, 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.

January 15, 2019

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

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

June 29, 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.

April 3, 2018

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 refining capacity, all of which bolster our nation’s energy security.

March 20, 2018

TXOGA Energy Summit: Coastal Bend Booming Thanks to Oil & Natural Gas, Refining, Exports, LNG, Petrochemical Manufacturing Texas Railroad Commissioner, State and Local Leaders, Energy Experts Featured

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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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