Carbon Capture & Storage with Dr. Alex Bump

Did you know the first carbon capture and injection project happened in West Texas back in 1972? On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Dr. Alex Bump of UT Austin’s Gulf Coast Carbon Center, a geologist who has worked over 50 basins across 5 continents, to explore the technology poised to anchor a trillion-dollar […]

June 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas…

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,200 jobs in April 2026. Relative to…

May 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global…

TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members Earn $1.65 Million in Dividends for Outstanding Safety Performance

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group today announced that member companies have earned a collective $1.65 million in safety group dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The dividend recognizes the group’s continued strong performance and commitment to maintaining a low loss ratio through rigorous workplace safety practices.

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TXOGA Applauds Industry and RRC For Continued Collaboration on Seismicity

Yesterday the Railroad Commission of Texas released an Operator-Led Response Plan (OLRP) for addressing seismicity associated with produced water or saltwater disposal wells for oil and natural gas drilling activity.

March 2, 2022

TXOGA Applauds Law Creating Texas Produced Water Consortium

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement after SB 601, which creates the Texas Produced Water Consortium at Texas Tech University to study the beneficial use of produced water specifically focusing on the economics, technology and impact on environmental and public health, was signed into law by Governor Abbott

June 21, 2021

TXOGA Statement on EPA Approval of the State of Texas’ Request for NPDES Program Authorization

The EPA’s approval of the State of Texas’ request for NPDES program authorization will allow the Texas oil and natural gas industry to continue to innovate and find new ways to treat wastewater for recycle and use beyond the oil field.

January 15, 2021

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 Praises New Law to Allow for More Water Recycling in Oil and Natural Gas Production

AUSTIN—Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement after HB 3246, which gives oil and natural gas operators more options for recycling produced water, became law yesterday:

May 25, 2019

Study: No Link Between Barnett Shale Natural Gas Production and Methane in Groundwater, Studies Conclude

The following study was conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan that looks at groundwater wells in the Barnett Shale area.

October 1, 2018

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

CPR – Methane Study: Fracking An Unlikely Culprit For N. Colorado Groundwater Contamination

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as "fracking" is not the source of methane found in groundwater supplies.

July 12, 2016

UT Arlington Study Fails to Link Drilling and Water Contamination in West Texas

This week, researchers at University of Texas – Arlington (UTA) released a new study that suggests drilling may be impacting water quality in West Texas’ Cline Shale region.

May 4, 2016

Staples- Oil and Natural Gas Leads in Water Technology Innovation

STAPLES - OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEADS IN WATER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

May 4, 2016

Study Shows Natural Gas Drilling Not Contaminating Water Wells in Carroll County Funders “Disappointed” in Results, Hoping Data Could Help Ban Fracking

A three-year study by the University of Cincinnati has determined that natural gas drilling has had no effect on the quality of water coming from wells in Carroll County.

February 29, 2016

Study: No Water-based Contaminants Found in Colorado Wells

There’s no evidence of water-based contaminants seeping into drinking water wells atop a vast oil and gas field in northeastern Colorado, according to Colorado State University scientists working to protect and inform citizens about the safety of their water.

November 18, 2015

Yale University Study Finds No Evidence of Water Contamination from Fracking

In what the Yale University described as the the largest study of its kind, a Yale-led investigation "found no evidence that trace contamination of organic compounds in drinking water wells near the Marcellus Shale in northeastern Pennsylvania came from deep hydraulic fracturing shale horizons, underground storage tanks, well casing failures, or surface waste containment ponds.

November 18, 2015

Scientific Studies Confirm No Water Contamination from Fracking

From North Texans for Natural Gas

November 2, 2015

Fracking is Safe and Does Not Pollute the Air and Water

Properly conducted research, which has analyzed millions of air samples in Texas, finds that oil and gas activity does not pose public health concerns. Texas has the nation’s most comprehensive air monitoring systems in the nation.

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 25, 2015

Long-Awaited EPA Study Finds Fracking Has Not Led to Widespread Water Contamination

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its long awaited, five-year study, which finds “hydraulic fracturing activities have not led to widespread, systemic impacts to drinking water resources.”

September 15, 2015

Everly – How the Oil and Gas Industry is Using Technology to Reduce Water Consumption

Once considered hopelessly dependent on foreign imports, the United States has recently emerged as the world’s largest oil and gas producer.

September 15, 2015

Protecting Groundwater

Wells are required by law to be constructed with multiple layers of industrial-grade steel casing (pipe) which is surrounded by cement to create a redundant safeguard for underground freshwater supplies. The Environmental Protection Agency recently completed a comprehensive five year study of fracking’s effects on drinking water and concluded that fracking has not led to

September 9, 2015

Carbon Capture & Storage with Dr. Alex Bump

Did you know the first carbon capture and injection project happened in West Texas back in 1972? On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Dr. Alex Bump of UT Austin’s Gulf Coast Carbon Center, a geologist who has worked over 50 basins across 5 continents, to explore the technology poised to anchor a trillion-dollar […]

July 8, 2026

June 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas

July 1, 2026

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,200 jobs in April 2026. Relative to

June 5, 2026

May 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

June 1, 2026

TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members Earn $1.65 Million in Dividends for Outstanding Safety Performance

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group today announced that member companies have earned a collective $1.65 million in safety group dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The dividend recognizes the group’s continued strong performance and commitment to maintaining a low loss ratio through rigorous workplace safety practices.

May 28, 2026

PODCAST: Answering Your Energy Questions

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

May 14, 2026

JOINT STATEMENT: Texas Business Leaders Release Statement Condemning Outside Interference in Corporate Relocations

AUSTIN, TEXAS – A coalition of leading Texas business trade associations today issued a joint statement strongly objecting to the increasing interference of outside influencers and proxy advisory firms attempting to dissuade companies from redomiciling in the Lone Star State. The Texas Association of Business, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas

May 14, 2026

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 1,800 in March

The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through March 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 1,800 jobs in March compared with February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,300 jobs in March 2026. Relative to the same month one year earlier, employment is down by 7,100 jobs, representing a drop of

May 11, 2026

A Conversation with RRC Chairman Jim Wright

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

April 2, 2026

March 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for March to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil & gas leaders address Iran conflict at annual energy summit Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what

April 1, 2026

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 February to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas employment remained steady in 2025 Texas nears permits to reuse produced water, Sen. Perry says American LNG Has Rewired Global Gas Trade

March 2, 2026

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

March 2, 2026

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

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 January to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas industry paid $27 billion in taxes in 2025 Texas Oil, Gas Industry Employed Nearly 500K Texans in 2025 Texas Natural Gas, Oil

February 3, 2026

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

January 29, 2026

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

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

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

January 7, 2026

December 2025: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for December to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Winter Ready: Texas Natural Gas Delivers Reliability When It Matters Most RRC reports on winter weather readiness Record U.S. Production Reinforces Nation’s Energy Strength, with Texas

January 5, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas…

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global…

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

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Yesterday the Railroad Commission of Texas released an Operator-Led Response Plan (OLRP) for addressing seismicity associated with produced water or saltwater disposal wells for oil and natural gas drilling activity.

March 2, 2022

June 21, 2021

The EPA’s approval of the State of Texas’ request for NPDES program authorization will allow the Texas oil and natural gas industry to continue to innovate and find new ways to treat wastewater for recycle and use beyond the oil field.

January 15, 2021

June 17, 2019

AUSTIN—Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement after HB 3246, which gives oil and natural gas operators more options for recycling produced water, became law yesterday:

May 25, 2019

The following study was conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan that looks at groundwater wells in the Barnett Shale area.

October 1, 2018

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

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as "fracking" is not the source of methane found in groundwater supplies.

July 12, 2016

This week, researchers at University of Texas – Arlington (UTA) released a new study that suggests drilling may be impacting water quality in West Texas’ Cline Shale region.

May 4, 2016

STAPLES - OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEADS IN WATER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

May 4, 2016

A three-year study by the University of Cincinnati has determined that natural gas drilling has had no effect on the quality of water coming from wells in Carroll County.

February 29, 2016

There’s no evidence of water-based contaminants seeping into drinking water wells atop a vast oil and gas field in northeastern Colorado, according to Colorado State University scientists working to protect and inform citizens about the safety of their water.

November 18, 2015

November 18, 2015

From North Texans for Natural Gas

November 2, 2015

Properly conducted research, which has analyzed millions of air samples in Texas, finds that oil and gas activity does not pose public health concerns. Texas has the nation’s most comprehensive air monitoring systems in the nation.

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 25, 2015

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its long awaited, five-year study, which finds “hydraulic fracturing activities have not led to widespread, systemic impacts to drinking water resources.”

September 15, 2015

Once considered hopelessly dependent on foreign imports, the United States has recently emerged as the world’s largest oil and gas producer.

September 15, 2015

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July 8, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas

July 1, 2026

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Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

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In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

April 2, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for March to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil & gas leaders address Iran conflict at annual energy summit Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what

April 1, 2026

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 February to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas employment remained steady in 2025 Texas nears permits to reuse produced water, Sen. Perry says American LNG Has Rewired Global Gas Trade

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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 January to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas industry paid $27 billion in taxes in 2025 Texas Oil, Gas Industry Employed Nearly 500K Texans in 2025 Texas Natural Gas, Oil

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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...

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