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The security of our nation. The strength of our economy. The heat in our homes. The fuel in our cars. The computers that power our jobs. The clothes on our backs. Every aspect of life is impacted and made better because of Texas oil and natural gas.

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Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

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Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

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VIDEO – What is Fracking

Watch the video below from EnergyIndepth.com to learn more about hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.”

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Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

AUSTIN - Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on the passing of past TXOGA president Rob Looney

May 16, 2025

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Climb by 1,700 in April

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

May 12, 2025

Episode 30: Tectonic Trade Shifts

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman to break down the global forces reshaping...

May 1, 2025

April: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

April 28, 2025

Op-Ed: FERC and NERC Miss the Big Picture on Winter Resilience in Texas

The Texas natural gas industry is a powerhouse, producing more natural gas than any other state in the nation—and the world is literally knocking at our door in energy need. In addition to cementing America’s energy security, Texas’ natural gas producers, pipelines, refiners, and exporters are playing an essential role in delivering stability in the form of affordable, reliable energy to our trade partners, even in times of continued global unrest.

April 28, 2025

Episode 29: Senator Charles Schwertner

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Senator Charles Schwertner, who represents Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of Central and East...

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Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

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Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Climb by 1,700 in April

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Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

May 20, 2025 No Comments
Read More »

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Climb by 1,700 in April

May 16, 2025 No Comments
Read More »

Episode 30: Tectonic Trade Shifts

May 12, 2025 No Comments
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Our Industry
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The security of our nation. The strength of our economy. The heat in our homes. The fuel in our cars. The computers that power our jobs. The clothes on our backs. Every aspect of life is impacted and made better because of Texas oil and natural gas.

Discover More

Texas Oil and Natural Gas

Cleaner Energy

Essential Infrastructure

National Security

Look Beyond

Economic Benefits

Fueling The Future

Making Modern Life Possible

Bullock Oil & Gas Exhibit

STEM Education
Policy & Issues
Policy & Issues

TXOGA serves to promote a robust oil and natural gas industry and to advocate for sound, science-based policies and free-market principles.

Discover More

Policy & Issues

Natural Gas Facts

Landowners Rights

Emergency Preparedness

Winter Weather Prep

Energy Summit Series

Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit

Resources

Myths vs. Facts

Climate Statement
Economic Insights
TXOGA Talks
Events

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About TXOGA

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Focus on Safety Rewards TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members with $2.28 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual

May 20, 2025 No Comments
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Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Climb by 1,700 in April

May 16, 2025 No Comments
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Episode 30: Tectonic Trade Shifts

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AUSTIN - Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on the passing of past TXOGA president Rob Looney

May 16, 2025

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

May 12, 2025

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman to break down the global forces reshaping...

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Check out our Month in Review for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Senator Charles Schwertner, who represents Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of Central and East...

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