AUSTIN – Today, State Senator Pete Flores, State Representative César Blanco and Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – El Paso & Big Bend.
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Commentary: Innovation is driving climate progress
Meaningful action toward climate progress is rooted in investment and innovation, and no one is investing more in clean tech than the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.
“Powering Your Community – Permian Basin & Panhandle” Features Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Midland Mayor Patrick Payton and Permian Strategic Partnership President & CEO Tracee Bentley
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Midland Mayor Patrick Payton and Permian Strategic Partnership President & CEO Tracee Bentley headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – Permian Basin & Panhandle. The event was part of a new series of virtual summits TXOGA is hosting around the state over the next several weeks.
“Powering Your Community – North Texas & East Texas” Energy Summit Features U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
AUSTIN – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – North Texas & East Texas
New Analysis Shows Gulf Coast States Among Hardest Hit by Proposal to Ban Federal Leasing and Offshore Development
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA), Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) today released a new analysis warning of negative consequences from a proposed ban on federal leasing on natural gas and oil development on public lands and waters.
TXOGA Applauds Railroad Commission’s Rigorous Framework for Flaring Exceptions
AUSTIN – On Friday, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition and the Blue Ribbon Task Force, two groups comprised of Texas oil and natural gas operators and trade associations, filed comments with the Railroad Commission of Texas on its proposed amendments to the Application for Exception to Statewide Rule 32. The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is a member of both groups.
New Poll Shows Majority of Texas Voters Support Oil and Natural Gas Industry
The American Petroleum Institute released new polling conducted by Morning Consult showing seven in 10 Texas voters would be more likely to vote for candidates who support access to natural gas and oil produced in the U.S.
Staples: Oil and Natural Gas Industry Coalition Goal to End Routine Flaring
The Texas oil and natural gas industry recognizes its profound responsibility to power modern life in a responsible and safe manner. This is why Texas operators are working toward a common goal of reducing and ultimately ending routine flaring.
TXOGA Statement on Railroad Commission Actions to End Routine Flaring
The data provided by the Railroad Commission confirms that both industry and regulators are continuing to make great strides on environmental progress.
“Powering Forward” Energy Summit Features U.S. Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Industry CEOs
AUSTIN – Today, more than 1,000 participants tuned in for the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) virtual energy summit, Powering Forward – Texas Oil & Natural Gas, featuring United States Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Chairman and CEO of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
Environmental Partnership’s 2nd Annual Report Shows Success in Environmental Performance
AUSTIN — The Environmental Partnership, an initiative of over 80 U.S. oil and natural gas companies, has released its second annual report showcasing the industry’s progress in innovation and emissions reductions.
TXOGA Statement on Governor Abbott’s Latest Executive Order (EO-29)
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association
TXOGA Statement on Flaring Recommendations
The Texas Oil & Gas Association supports the Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition’s recommendations that will have a meaningful impact on flaring reductions and establish a clear pathway toward ending routine flaring.
Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Announces New Flaring Recommendations & Best Practices
AUSTIN— The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition), an alliance of Texas oil and natural gas trade associations and more than 40 Texas energy companies, today published a new report with recommendations that aim to equip operators with the tools necessary to reduce flaring and emissions.
Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Launches New Online Education Resources
AUSTIN— The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition), an alliance of Texas oil and natural gas trade associations and nearly 40 Texas energy companies, today announced they have launched new educational tools and resources for stakeholders, legislators and regulators, and the general public who are seeking to gain a better understanding of issues related to methane and flaring.
Employment in Texas’ Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Activities Impacted by Pandemic
AUSTIN – Data from the Workforce Commission indicates that employment in Texas’ upstream oil and natural gas activities fell significantly in April.
TXOGA Statement on Proration and Blue Ribbon Task Force Recommendations
We are pleased that the Railroad Commission will not be pursuing proration because that approach would have made matters worse. The market is a much better arbiter of production than artificial government mandates.
TXOGA Statement on Proration (RRC Meeting)
Today, the Railroad Commission made the right decision to not vote on government-mandated oil production cuts.
TXOGA President Todd Staples Appointed to Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas
AUSTIN—Texas Governor Governor Greg Abbott on Friday announced the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas and appointed Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples as a Leader of the Energy Working Group.
Stephanie Moreno: STEER works to keep communities informed
Throughout South Texas, families, businesses and community leaders are being overwhelmed with questions surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and the disruption of normalcy in the region.
TXOGA Remarks on Proration – Railroad Commission Meeting
Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples delivered remarks during a public meeting of the Texas Railroad Commission and urged the Commission to avoid government-mandated oil production cuts.

