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House Bill 40 Provides for Local Control of Reasonable Setbacks

FALSE CLAIM: As Denton continues to grow, new residences will be put as close as 250 feet from existing gas well pad sites, causing thousands of families to suffer fracking’s negative health impacts.

TRUTH: House Bill 40 provides for local control of reasonable setbacks, and companies are working collaboratively with the community to address concerns.

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Inside the Bullock Museum

A 17th-century French shipwreck raised from Matagorda Bay. The gusher at Spindletop that turned Texas into the energy capital of the world. The cattle trails that put Texas beef on tables across America. It’s all under one roof, three blocks from the Texas Capitol Building. On this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re going inside the […]

September 16, 2026

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TXOGA Statement on First RRC Approval of Class VI Carbon Capture and Storage Project

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples released the following statement regarding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ (RRC) approval of the permitting required to move forward on the proposed Rose Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project in Jefferson County: “Texas leads because Texas builds. For generations, the Lone Star State has shown that

September 15, 2026

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August 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our August Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.               RECOMMENDED READING Staples: Is Texas still open for business? TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas,

September 1, 2026

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TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision

AUSTIN, Texas—Following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ unanimous adoption of two proposals for decision related to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), issued the following statement: “Energy security should be non-negotiable for all Texans. And picking the least impactful route when building critical infrastructure

August 28, 2026

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TXOGA Hosts Energy Innovation, Technology Showcase in Houston

PICTURED: TXOGA President Todd Staples, TXOGA Staff, Energy Elevated Showcase Award Winners (Aquafortus and UES Professional Solutions), and Guest Commentator Brad Johnson (Texas Bullpen Co-Founder and Reporter) HOUSTON, Texas—Today, innovation within the oil and natural gas industry took center stage at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas

August 27, 2026

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TXOGA President Staples: Texans Benefit from Reliable Power

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement on the response from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding transmission infrastructure needed to bring adequate power to Texas. On behalf of TXOGA President Todd Staples: “The Administrative Law Judges’ recommendation to disregard the demonstrated need for additional transmission

August 24, 2026

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