AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the hiring of Stephen Chang as Director of Communications following the departure of Lauren Clay. Todd Staples, president of TXOGA, issued the following statement
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Job Growth Continued in Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in August
By Ethan Riojas
Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in August by 2,600 jobs from July. July’s gains were revised down to a still-solid 3,100 jobs added.
Production Taxes Paid by Oil and Gas Industry Top $10 Billion in FY 2022 for First Time in History
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s recently released tax collections data indicates production taxes paid by the oil and natural gas industry to the State of Texas broke $10 billion for the first time in history — an incredible $10.83 billion for FY 2022.
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TXOGA Statement on State Energy Plan Report
By Ethan Riojas
“We appreciate the work and effort of the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee but the 7-5 vote demonstrates more deliberation and research are needed. The report failed to look at the energy needs for Texas broadly and seemed to be more narrowly focused on the failures of Winter Storm Uri.
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August: TXOGA Monthly Digest
Check out our Monthly Digest for August below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
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TXOGA Statement on Railroad Commission Weatherization Rules
By Ethan Riojas
“Senate Bill 3, passed by the 87th Legislature, strengthened the electricity grid and the natural gas supply chain.
ICYMI: Texas oil and natural gas is “actively implementing measures to identify and lower emissions”
By Ethan Riojas
In a recent The Center Square article, TXOGA president Todd Staples emphasized the importance of recognizing the progress the Texas oil and natural gas industry is making in reducing emissions and improving environmental performance, especially in light of the federal government’s recent actions to aggressively develop new and burdensome regulations that would negatively impact the oil and natural gas that is produced in the Permian.
Job Growth Continued in Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in July
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in July by 6,800 jobs from June, the second highest monthly increase in data history.* Last month’s record-breaking job growth has been revised upward to 7,200 jobs gained.
Production Taxes Paid by Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Break Records Again in July
By Ethan Riojas
Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar’s recently released tax collections data indicates Texas oil and natural gas producers continue to pay record amounts in production taxes to the State of Texas, reaching all-time highs in July.
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July: TXOGA Monthly Digest
By Ethan Riojas
August 1, 2022 Check out our Monthly Digest for July below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: MONTHLY DIGEST | JULY RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil producers have a message for Biden: Use American energy, don’t beg from Saudis Nationwide Poll Shows Nearly 70% of All Voters
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Record-Breaking Job Growth in Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in June
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in June by 6,100 jobs from May, the highest monthly increase in data history, * surpassing the previous record growth of 5,600 jobs set in June of 2011.
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TXOGA Statement on Comptroller Hegar’s Increased Revenue Forecast
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement regarding Comptroller Hegar’s announcement that he revised the Certification Revenue Estimate upward, increasing his November estimate of General Revenue-related funds available for certification by $13.75 billion
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Production Taxes Paid by Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Break Records Again in June
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar’s recently released tax collections data reveals that Texas oil and natural gas producers continue to pay record amounts in production taxes to the State of Texas, reaching new highs in June.
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June: TXOGA Monthly Digest
By Ethan Riojas
June 30, 2022 Check out our Monthly Digest for June below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: MONTHLY DIGEST | JUNE RECOMMENDED READING TXOGA Statement on Passing of Texas Oil Giant Curtis Mewbourne STEER celebrates decade of progress IEA: 2023 world oil demand to surpass pre-pandemic
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TXOGA Statement on UT Bureau of Economic Geology/TexNet Study
By Ethan Riojas
Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement regarding a study released by the UT Bureau of Economic Geology/TexNet on seismic activity in the Delaware Basin and its link to oil and gas operations
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TXOGA Statement on Passing of Texas Oil Giant Curtis Mewbourne
By Ethan Riojas
Texas and America lost a giant with the passing of Curtis Mewbourne, founder of Mewbourne Oil Company, which started as a small independent oil company and grew into one of the largest privately owned oil and gas companies in the country. Mr. Mewbourne’s leadership in the oil and natural gas industry is legendary.
U.S. Energy Industry Invites President Biden to Visit American Energy Sites Ahead of Planned Trip to Saudi Arabia
By Ethan Riojas
Ahead of the President’s travel to the Middle East next month, the Texas Oil and Gas Association today joined with 27 energy associations to urge President Biden and his Cabinet to visit America’s major energy facilities – from production to distribution to refining to innovation hubs – as geopolitical volatility and energy costs continue to rise.
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TXOGA on Pres. Biden Letter to Industry: Long Term Investment by Industry Requires Long Term Support
By Ethan Riojas
Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s letter to companies in the Texas oil and natural gas industr
IEA: 2023 world oil demand to surpass pre-pandemic levels
By Ethan Riojas
As the world weans itself off of Russian oil and natural gas, countries are turning to America for energy leadership, and Texas is positioned to deliver.
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Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Are Paying Record Amounts in Production Taxes
By Ethan Riojas
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s recently released tax collections data reveals that Texas oil and natural gas producers are paying record amounts in production taxes to the State of Texas.
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Productores de Petróleo y Gas Natural de Texas Aportan Cantidades a Nivel Récord en Impuestos Sobre la Producción
By Ethan Riojas
Los datos de la recaudación tributaria al gobierno estatal publicados recientemente por el Contralor Estatal de Texas Glenn Hegar han dado a conocer que los productores de petróleo y gas natural de Texas han aportado cantidades a nivel récord en impuestos sobre la producción.