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:…

July 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

EPA Hearing on Texas Class VI Primacy Highlights Broad Support for Economic Growth and Job Creation

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.

Despite June Dip, 4,500 Upstream Oil & Gas Jobs Added This Year

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.

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...

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.

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

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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.

January 21, 2025

2025 TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Reports

January 17, 2025

TXOGA Statement on Expected Weekend Arrival of Cold Front in Texas

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

January 13, 2025

Op-Ed: Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production, Storage and Pipeline Capacity Keep Texas Winter Ready

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.

January 13, 2025

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 2024 Energy & Economic Impact Report

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) yesterday released its annual Energy & Economic Impact Report highlighting the industry’s continued and unmatched economic impact, the Lone Star State’s global energy leadership, and what is needed to continue meeting our nation and the world’s energy needs.

December 16, 2024

Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production, Storage and Pipeline Capacity Keep Texas Winter Ready

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

February 2, 2024

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 2023 Energy & Economic Impact Report

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) yesterday released its annual Energy & Economic Impact Report highlighting the industry’s continued and unmatched economic impact, the Lone Star State’s global energy leadership, and what is needed to continue meeting our nation and the world’s energy needs.

January 30, 2024

Permian Basin: Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Pays History-Making $26.3 Billion in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 30, 2024

Eagle Ford: Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Pays History-Making $26.3 Billion in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 18, 2024

Largely Supported by Natural Gas, the Texas Electric Grid Remains Resilient Amid Winter Storm Heather

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

January 17, 2024

2024 TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Reports

December 11, 2023

Op-Ed: Texas’ Natural Gas Sector is Winter Ready, Urges Planning Across the Board

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.

November 28, 2023

Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Outlines Preparations Ahead of Winter

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

February 3, 2023

Op-Ed: Oil and Natural Gas Key to Texas’ Prosperity

The following op-ed was written by Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, and was originally published by the Rio Grande Guardian on February 1, 2023

February 2, 2023

TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Report

February 1, 2023

TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Report

Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue durable performance due to industry efforts.

January 31, 2023

TXOGA Winter Weather Situation Report

Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue durable performance due to industry efforts. According to S&P Global Platts, the 30-day average for Texas onshore production is expected to be strong on Tuesday, January 31, with daily production averaging 24.97 bcf/d.

January 24, 2023

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

AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) yesterday released its annual Energy & Economic Impact Report highlighting the industry’s continued and unmatched economic impact, the Lone Star State’s global energy leadership, and what is needed to continue meeting our nation and the world’s energy needs.

January 23, 2023

Eagle Ford: 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%

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 23, 2023

Permian Basin: 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%

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 23, 2023

La Industria Petrolera y de Gas Natural de Texas Aportó Cantidad Récord de $24.7 Mil Millones en Impuestos y Regalías Estatales en el Año Fiscal 2022, Sobrepasando el Récord Anterior con un 54%

AUSTIN - Según datos recién publicados por la Asociación de Petróleo y Gas Natural de Texas (TXOGA), la industria petrolera y de gas natural de Texas aportó un total de $24.7 mil millones en impuestos locales y estatales y regalías estatales - el total más alto en la historia de Texas por 54% - sobrepasando así el récord anterior de poco más de $16 mil millones establecido en el año 2019.

August 1, 2025

July 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

July 24, 2025

EPA Hearing on Texas Class VI Primacy Highlights Broad Support for Economic Growth and Job Creation

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.

July 18, 2025

Despite June Dip, 4,500 Upstream Oil & Gas Jobs Added This Year

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

January 13, 2025

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AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

February 2, 2024

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AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 30, 2024

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

January 18, 2024

AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

January 17, 2024

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AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week and into this weekend.

February 3, 2023

The following op-ed was written by Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, and was originally published by the Rio Grande Guardian on February 1, 2023

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Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue durable performance due to industry efforts.

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AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

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AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

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August 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

July 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.

July 18, 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.

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...

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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

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.

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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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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...

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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