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:…

89th Legislative Session Debrief

Join us for a comprehensive debrief of the 89th Texas Legislative Session with TXOGA President Todd Staples and former Speaker of the Texas House of...

June 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

Bonus Episode: Geopolitics and Texas Energy

In a special edition of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples Chief Economist Dr. Dean Forman discuss recent global conflicts and what impact they may...

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Grow by 2,200 in May

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

Energy Security is National Security, Delivered by Texas Oil and Natural Gas

AUSTIN - Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

TXOGA Statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Approval for Texas for Class VI Permitting

AUSTIN - Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

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December 15, 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.

November 18, 2021

Oil and Natural Gas Industry Prioritizes Safety, Health, Prosperity for Community Neighbors and All Texans

With the U.S. EPA Administrator planning a visit to industrial sites in Texas tomorrow, the Texas oil and natural gas industry reiterates its commitment to prioritizing the safety, health and wellbeing of surrounding communities and our workforce.

June 4, 2021

As the Permian Road Safety Coalition Celebrates its 2 Year Anniversary, Immense Progress is Being Made

Created in Spring 2019, the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) works to make roads safer and road infrastructure better across the Permian Basin.

February 22, 2019

Todd Staples: Safety is top priority of oil and gas industry

Texas oil and natural gas companies are fueling our lives and funding our state and local budgets.

November 13, 2017

TXOGA Safety Group

Oil and Gas is a highly regulated industry, but even routine oil and gas operations can be inherently dangerous due to exposures to moving equipment, high pressures, flammable / hazardous materials and environmental conditions.

November 2, 2017

A Day In The Life: A Chevron Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

essica joined Chevron as a cyber threat intelligence coordinator where her job was to read and edit reports written by cybersecurity analysts.

November 2, 2017

A Day In The Life: A Chevron Drill Site Manager

Kelsey Prestidge, a drill site manager, oversees personnel on location, logistics and safety for Chevron’s midcontinent business unit.

July 17, 2017

TXOGA Insurance Roundtable Meeting

TXOGA Safety Group meets in conjunction with Texas Mutual to discuss the best practices for the industry. The last meeting took place on June 8th.

May 17, 2017

Safety is a Priority of Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Safety is a priority of the oil and natural gas industry in Texas! Wells are highly regulated to ensure the protection of air and ground water. Watch the video below as TXOGA President Todd Staples explains the regulations that keep Texans safe.

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.

February 6, 2017

Texas Employers without Workers’ Comp Insurance Have until April 30 to Report their Status without Penalty

Texas employers without workers’ comp insurance have until April 30 to report their status without penalty.

September 29, 2016

Commitment to Safety, Low Loss Ratio Earn Members of TXOGA Safety Group $4.5 Million Dividend

August 26, 2016

Center Point Energy Launches “Safe and Smart with Buddy Blue Flame”

Center Point Energy, a leader in electric and natural gas distribution, has launched Safe and Smart with Buddy Blue Flame™, an online educational platform that provides meaningful information about the natural gas industry and safety guidelines.

July 26, 2016

Midstream 101 Featuring Jim Cisarik, Enterprise

On Thursday, July 21st, TXOGA held its monthly Lunch and Learn, a series designed to bring in oil and natural gas industry professionals to educate capitol staff and TXOGA members on various industry topics.

September 25, 2015

Wells Are Constructed with Layers of Steel Pipe and Cement to Protect Water

Well bore construction and design is highly regulated and technically robust. Groundwater is permanently protected by several layers of steel casing (pipe) and cement, as well as thousands of feet of rock.

September 15, 2015

Safety and Energy Development

MYTH: Fracking is inherently unsafe. The closer a pregnant woman lives to a well, the higher the chances that she will have a baby with a birth defect.

September 11, 2015

Safety and Pipelines

MYTH: All pipelines spill—the Keystone XL pipeline is no different.

July 23, 2015

Staples: Fuel Supply a Key Component to Storm Preparation and Recovery

A wet spring gave way to even more rain with late May floods, just as Texas summer hit its stride.

June 8, 2015

TXOGA: What Texas’ Energy Sector, Insurers Can Teach Us About Workplace Safety

Workplace safety — and getting workers back on the job after injuries — can and should be part of every employer’s company culture. In fact, employers who encourage safety among workers, actively mitigate accidents and commit to getting injured workers back on the job see a tremendous return on investment.

July 3, 2025

89th Legislative Session Debrief

Join us for a comprehensive debrief of the 89th Texas Legislative Session with TXOGA President Todd Staples and former Speaker of the Texas House of...

July 1, 2025

June 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

June 26, 2025

Bonus Episode: Geopolitics and Texas Energy

In a special edition of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples Chief Economist Dr. Dean Forman discuss recent global conflicts and what impact they may...

June 24, 2025

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Grow by 2,200 in May

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

June 23, 2025

Energy Security is National Security, Delivered by Texas Oil and Natural Gas

AUSTIN - Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

June 11, 2025

TXOGA Statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Approval for Texas for Class VI Permitting

AUSTIN - Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

June 9, 2025

Texas Natural Gas Production Reaches New High in March; Strong Energy Exports Continue

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

June 3, 2025

Q2 2025: Navigating Uncertainty and Divergence in the Global Outlook

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

June 2, 2025

May: 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

May 27, 2025

Texas Oil and Natural Gas: Industry Strength and a National Milestone

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

May 20, 2025

Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

AUSTIN - Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on the passing of past TXOGA president Rob Looney

May 16, 2025

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Climb by 1,700 in April

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

May 12, 2025

Episode 30: Tectonic Trade Shifts

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman to break down the global forces reshaping...

May 1, 2025

April: 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

April 28, 2025

Op-Ed: FERC and NERC Miss the Big Picture on Winter Resilience in Texas

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.

April 28, 2025

Episode 29: Senator Charles Schwertner

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Senator Charles Schwertner, who represents Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of Central and East...

April 24, 2025

TXOGA Applauds Strategic Commitment to West Texas Growth and Energy Security

AUSTIN - Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

April 24, 2025

Analysis: The World Eats Because It Has Energy: How Oil and Natural Gas Power Modern Agriculture

AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

April 3, 2025

Methane Emissions in Texas Continue Decline Amid Near-Record Production

With strong population and economic growth–plus the arrival of hot weather–Texas’ electricity markets are on pace for record-high demand and electricity to be delivered this summer.

April 3, 2025

Episode 28: Global Oil Market Dynamics, Q1 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., to examine the key trends shaping global oil market dynamics...

April 2, 2025

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day 2

Episode 27: 2025 Texas Energy Day In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day, which took place on Tuesday, February 4....

Join us for a comprehensive debrief of the 89th Texas Legislative Session with TXOGA President Todd Staples and former Speaker of the Texas House of...

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

In a special edition of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples Chief Economist Dr. Dean Forman discuss recent global conflicts and what impact they may...

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

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December 15, 2021

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.

November 18, 2021

With the U.S. EPA Administrator planning a visit to industrial sites in Texas tomorrow, the Texas oil and natural gas industry reiterates its commitment to prioritizing the safety, health and wellbeing of surrounding communities and our workforce.

June 4, 2021

Created in Spring 2019, the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) works to make roads safer and road infrastructure better across the Permian Basin.

February 22, 2019

Texas oil and natural gas companies are fueling our lives and funding our state and local budgets.

November 13, 2017

Oil and Gas is a highly regulated industry, but even routine oil and gas operations can be inherently dangerous due to exposures to moving equipment, high pressures, flammable / hazardous materials and environmental conditions.

November 2, 2017

essica joined Chevron as a cyber threat intelligence coordinator where her job was to read and edit reports written by cybersecurity analysts.

November 2, 2017

Kelsey Prestidge, a drill site manager, oversees personnel on location, logistics and safety for Chevron’s midcontinent business unit.

July 17, 2017

TXOGA Safety Group meets in conjunction with Texas Mutual to discuss the best practices for the industry. The last meeting took place on June 8th.

May 17, 2017

Safety is a priority of the oil and natural gas industry in Texas! Wells are highly regulated to ensure the protection of air and ground water. Watch the video below as TXOGA President Todd Staples explains the regulations that keep Texans safe.

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.

February 6, 2017

Texas employers without workers’ comp insurance have until April 30 to report their status without penalty.

September 29, 2016

Commitment to Safety, Low Loss Ratio Earn Members of TXOGA Safety Group $4.5 Million Dividend

August 26, 2016

Center Point Energy, a leader in electric and natural gas distribution, has launched Safe and Smart with Buddy Blue Flame™, an online educational platform that provides meaningful information about the natural gas industry and safety guidelines.

July 26, 2016

On Thursday, July 21st, TXOGA held its monthly Lunch and Learn, a series designed to bring in oil and natural gas industry professionals to educate capitol staff and TXOGA members on various industry topics.

September 25, 2015

Well bore construction and design is highly regulated and technically robust. Groundwater is permanently protected by several layers of steel casing (pipe) and cement, as well as thousands of feet of rock.

September 15, 2015

MYTH: Fracking is inherently unsafe. The closer a pregnant woman lives to a well, the higher the chances that she will have a baby with a birth defect.

September 11, 2015

MYTH: All pipelines spill—the Keystone XL pipeline is no different.

July 23, 2015

A wet spring gave way to even more rain with late May floods, just as Texas summer hit its stride.

June 8, 2015

July 3, 2025

Join us for a comprehensive debrief of the 89th Texas Legislative Session with TXOGA President Todd Staples and former Speaker of the Texas House of...

July 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

June 26, 2025

In a special edition of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples Chief Economist Dr. Dean Forman discuss recent global conflicts and what impact they may...

June 24, 2025

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

June 23, 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

May 27, 2025

May 20, 2025

AUSTIN - Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on the passing of past TXOGA president Rob Looney

May 16, 2025

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

May 12, 2025

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman to break down the global forces reshaping...

May 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

April 28, 2025

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Senator Charles Schwertner, who represents Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of Central and East...

April 24, 2025

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April 3, 2025

With strong population and economic growth–plus the arrival of hot weather–Texas’ electricity markets are on pace for record-high demand and electricity to be delivered this summer.