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 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

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.

November 18, 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.

June 4, 2021

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.

February 22, 2019

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 13, 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.

November 2, 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.

July 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.

May 17, 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.

April 3, 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.

February 6, 2017

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

September 29, 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.

August 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.

July 26, 2016

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 25, 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 15, 2015

Safety and Pipelines

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

September 11, 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.

July 23, 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.

June 8, 2015

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

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...

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 this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March...

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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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

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.

November 18, 2021

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

June 4, 2021

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

February 22, 2019

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 13, 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.

November 2, 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.

July 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.

May 17, 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.

April 3, 2017

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

February 6, 2017

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

September 29, 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.

August 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.

July 26, 2016

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 25, 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 15, 2015

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

September 11, 2015

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

July 23, 2015

June 8, 2015

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

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

March 2, 2026

February 18, 2026

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

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

January 29, 2026

January 14, 2026

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

January 7, 2026

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

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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

December 1, 2025

November 21, 2025

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

November 12, 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

November 3, 2025

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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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