February 20, 2019
Texas Oil & Natural Gas Technology, Innovation and Pride on Display at Capitol
AUSTIN – Technology, innovation and Texas pride are the main attractions at today’s Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol, an event sponsored by more than 60 companies, associations and chambers of commerce from across the state. Over 700 Texans joined in Austin to share with their lawmakers why oil and natural gas matters to them,…
February 13, 2019
Staples: As TXOGA Turns 100, Taxes and Royalties from Oil and Natural Gas Hit $133 Billion – Just Since 2007
AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid more than $14 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2018,…
February 5, 2019
Governor praises oil and natural gas industry for positive impact on economy, national security and environmental advancements
AUSTIN – The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association:
“As the Governor pointed out, Texas is number one in the nation for oil and natural gas production, and the Texas oil and natural gas industry is responsible for helping the United States achieve something that for decades has seemed unattainable – energy independence….