Policy & Issues
Landowners Rights
For decades, landowners and public use entities have negotiated to guarantee that private property rights are respected and preserved throughout the eminent domain process while ensuring that essential infrastructure can be built.
Just like highways and high-speed internet lines, pipelines for oil, natural gas and fuel are one of the ways eminent domain is used to make certain the needs of a growing, thriving Texas are met through the building of essential infrastructure.
The Texas Constitution recognizes that the use of eminent domain to acquire property for infrastructure benefits the citizenry, but is intended to be used only as a last resort. Industry believes in a strong and durable framework that treats property owners respectfully and fairly, promotes the efficient and timely resolution of disputes, and strengthens long-term relationships between property owners and infrastructure development.
- Feb 8 2023
- Legislative Resources
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- Feb 3 2023
- Regulatory and Legislative, Winter Ready
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: The Texas oil and natural gas industry continues to play an extraordinary role in our state’s economy, security, and stability. In fiscal year 2022, the Texas…
- Feb 2 2023
- Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Winter Ready
A PDF version of the situation report can be found here. NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Across the U.S. natural gas production is holding steady and is forecasted to increase while power demand is beginning to decrease. Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continues to perform. Overall, according to RBN Energy,…
- Feb 1 2023
- News
Check out our Monthly Digest for January below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING TXOGA Statement on EPA Decision to Not Pursue Designation of the Permian Basin as a Non-Attainment Area Permian Basin: Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Paid Record $24.7…
- Feb 1 2023
- Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Winter Ready
A PDF version of the situation report can be found here. NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue durable performance due to industry efforts. Production has held steady. RBN Energy estimates Texas production for Wednesday, February 1 to be 24.6 BCF. Downed power lines and road…
- Jan 31 2023
- Legislative Resources
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- Jan 31 2023
- Legislative Resources
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- Jan 31 2023
- Legislative Resources
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- Jan 31 2023
- Legislative Resources
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- Jan 31 2023
- Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Winter Ready
A PDF version of the situation report can be found here. NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 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…
- Jan 24 2023
- Cleaner Stronger Better, Education and Workforce, Energy Security, LNG, Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Studies and Data, Winter Ready
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. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, the Texas oil…
- Jan 23 2023
- Cleaner Stronger Better, Education and Workforce, Energy Security, LNG, Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Studies and Data, Winter Ready
AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $24.7 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties—by far the highest total in Texas history—shattering the previous record of just over $16 billion set in 2019 by 54%. TXOGA President Todd…
- Jan 23 2023
- Cleaner Stronger Better, Education and Workforce, Energy Security, LNG, Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Studies and Data, Winter Ready
AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $24.7 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties—by far the highest total in Texas history—shattering the previous record of just over $16 billion set in 2019 by 54%. TXOGA President Todd…
- Jan 23 2023
- Cleaner Stronger Better, Education and Workforce, Energy Security, LNG, Membership News, Regulatory and Legislative, Studies and Data, Winter Ready
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…
- Jan 23 2023
- Cleaner Stronger Better, Education and Workforce, Energy Security, Environmental Progress and Emissions Reductions, Everyday Essentials, Local Issues, Membership News, News, Pipelines, Ports and Exports, Refining, Regulatory and Legislative, Studies and Data, Technology and Innovation, Winter Ready
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% Texas Independent School Districts received $1.65 billion, Counties received $608.6 million in property taxes from oil and natural gas production, pipelines and gas utilities AUSTIN – According to just-released data from…
- Jan 20 2023
- Education and Workforce, Regulatory and Legislative, Studies and Data
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and gas employment in Texas continues to grow, with the sector adding 1,300 jobs in December. In 2022, upstream oil and gas saw significant increases in hiring with the job count growing by 36,100 jobs for the year. “It is encouraging to…
- Jan 19 2023
- Regulatory and Legislative
AUSTIN – The following statement can be attributed to Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): “We listened intently to the PUC’s deliberation on electricity market redesign and recognize today’s work is the start of the process. We acknowledge the Commissioners’ comments to maintain competition and innovation in the solutions, but…
- Jan 12 2023
- Membership News
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the naming of Neal Carlton as President of the TXOGA Insurance Agency. Carlton most recently served as Vice President of Membership & Corporate Secretary at TXOGA for more than seven years. As President of the Agency, he will oversee the TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety…
- Jan 9 2023
- Regulatory and Legislative
AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s biennial revenue estimate of a record-breaking $188.2 billion: “Today’s announcement by Comptroller Hegar is welcome news, and a continued testament to the enormous benefits of oil and natural gas activity for all…
- Jan 6 2023
- Energy Security, Environmental Progress and Emissions Reductions, Regulatory and Legislative