It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm Fern and unpacking how energy infrastructure actually performed, the role of natural gas in supporting the electric grid, and why this story of resilience matters for every Texan.
In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March 2026 Primary Election and how to participate in the political process. In addition, they discuss election trends, the political landscape, and why it’s important to vote and support pro-energy candidates and policies.
Tune-in to the latest episode of TXOGA Talks for a breakdown of TXOGA’s newly released Energy & Economic Impact Report, highlighting the Texas oil and natural gas industry’s $27 billion paid in state and local taxes and state royalties. That amount translates to nearly $74 million every day that pays for Texas’ public schools, universities, roads, first responders and other essential services.
To learn more about the far-reaching impacts of industry’s contributions to the Texas economy, read the full report: https://www.txoga.org/2025eeir
Tune into the latest episode of TXOGA Talks to hear from Jeanette Ward, President and CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company! Learn how this unique company, created by the state legislature, has helped drive down workers’ compensation costs in Texas by almost 80% and supports safer workplaces.
Interested in learning more about the discounts and dividends available for companies participating in the TXOGA Workers’ Comp Safety Group? Learn more here: txogainsurance.com
The Constitutional Amendment Election is almost here. Need a primer? TXOGA Talks has you covered. Chairman of the House Elections Committee Matt Shaheen joins us to break down the biggest amendments on the ballot. Get informed before you vote!
Proposition Resources:
VoteTexas.gov
TexansForPropFour.com
Texas2036.org
Alz.org/YesOn14
In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman for a breakdown of the two forces reshaping natural gas markets in Texas: the rapid rise of LNG exports and the explosive growth of energy-hungry data centers.
TXOGA Talks is back for Part 2 of our Legislative Session recap! TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Tulsi Oberbeck for a discussion on oilfield theft, Texas business courts, and the booming liquefied natural gas industry.
Tune in for a breakdown of key bills passed to address oilfield theft, including a DPS crime prevention unit and increased penalties, legislation supporting Texas’s global leadership in LNG, refinements to Texas’s business courts for quicker, more specialized resolution of commercial disputes, and incentives for research and development across Texas industries, including energy.
There’s so much to unpack, we couldn’t fit everything into one episode! Be sure to listen to Part 1 released last month to learn more about produced water and well plugging efforts.
In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Tulsi Oberbeck for a deep dive into the 89th legislative session and the key bills impacting the Texas oil and natural gas industry.
Tune in for a breakdown of how Senate Bill 1145 and House Bill 49 are poised to transform produced water from a waste product into a valuable resource. We will also cover the industry’s significant efforts in well plugging, and how new bills like Senate Bill 1146 and Senate Bill 1150 are introducing stricter, more transparent regulations to tackle orphan wells.
There’s so much to unpack, we couldn’t fit everything into one episode! Check out Part 2 for discussions on oilfield theft, Texas business courts, and the booming liquefied natural gas industry.
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 Representatives Dennis Bonnen. We’ll discuss leadership priorities, including a contested Speaker election, and deep dives into major issues like education, fiscal and economic policy, electricity, water, wildfires, and bail reform, exploring their impact on Texans and the state’s future.
