Katie Mehnert, wife, mother, and founder of Pink Petro, acknowledges the importance of children knowing the role energy plays in their lives. Read her full post below as she discusses sharing the energy conversation.
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Environmental Practices in Fracking
Many people don’t know that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is performed safely and responsibly to benefit Texas families all across the state.
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Staples: Texas’ Oil and Natural Gas Regulators Need Proper Funding
Texas lawmakers are reviewing the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), the state agency that regulates the oil and natural gas industry, as part of the sunset review process.
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Don’t Fear The Frack
Here is an article by Merrion Oil and Gas Investment Manager, George Sharpe. This article was published by Farmington Daily Times in March of 2017 and describes the fracking process.
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Texans Come Together for First-Ever Texas Energy Day!
March 22, 2017 was a big day for Texas energy! In partnership with 25+ other sponsors, TXOGA held the first-ever Texas Energy Day at the Capitol where 450+ participants came together as an industry to tell lawmakers that oil and natural gas are vital to the lives of anyone who calls Texas home.
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Innovation on Display at Texas Energy Day
It is no secret that the oil and natural gas industry operates ground-breaking technology in the procurement, production, transportation and refining of oil and gas. At the first-ever Texas Energy Day on March 22, 2017, industry innovation was on full display as Texans from across the state were in Austin to tell lawmakers why oil and natural gas matter to them.
Hundreds of Texans, 25+ Organizations Convene for First-Ever Texas Energy Day
AUSTIN – Technology, innovation and Texas pride are the main attractions at today’s first-ever Texas Energy Day at The Capitol, an event sponsored by more than 25 organizations, associations and chambers of commerce from across the state.
TCEQ
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Their goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
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Railroad Commission
The Railroad Commission of Texas serves Texas through their stewardship of natural resources and the environment, their concern for personal and community safety and their support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans.
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OGERL and UT Law’s Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law – April 13-14 – Houston
Join us for the 43rd Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Fundamentals and Institute, scheduled for April 13–14 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston.
Staples: We Can’t Take for Granted All That’s Possible Because of Oil & Natural Gas
With 100-plus years of oil and natural gas history in Texas, it may be tempting to take for granted all that is possible because we are the nation’s #1 state for oil and natural gas production, pipeline miles and refining capacity.
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RELEASE: TXOGA Board Member Al Hrubetz Releases New Book
DALLAS, TEXAS (02/24/2017) — For more than 60 years Albert Hrubetz III, a Dallas geophysicist, oilman and president of Hrubetz Oil Co., has crisscrossed the globe exploring for oil.
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Paid $9.4 Billion in Taxes and Royalties in 2016, Added Jobs Every Month September – December
AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $9.4 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2016, the equivalent of $26 million a day to state and local revenue.
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Texas Oil & Gas Association Welcomes Robust, Science-Based Regulation and Supports Properly Funded Railroad Commission of Texas
AUSTIN, TX – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, testified before the Senate Finance Committee today that the Railroad Commission of Texas must be properly funded to secure the staffing and technology necessary to keep pace with the Texas oil and natural gas industry.
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HERWorld Energy Forum hosted by PinkPetro
TXOGA is a proud partner of HERWorld Energy Forum hosted by Pink Petro. This is an innovative one-day learning event will be hosted on March 8, 2017 with locations across the world participating via web streaming technology.
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Texas Employers without Workers’ Comp Insurance Have until April 30 to Report their Status without Penalty
Texas employers without workers’ comp insurance have until April 30 to report their status without penalty.
TXOGA Statement on Rex Tillerson Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of State
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association in response to the confirmation of Rex Tillerson as U.S. Secretary of State.
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RELEASE: Texas Oil & Gas Association on US Secretary of Energy Nominee Rick Perry
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
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TXOGA Announces Priorities for 85th Legislature
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced its priorities for the 85th Texas Legislature, which include the sunset review of the Railroad Commission of Texas and issues related to taxes and critical infrastructure.
Oil and Natural Gas Companies Work With our Government for the Betterment of Texas
The oil and natural gas industry and Texas government work together to conduct groundbreaking research, advance our state’s economy, support our education systems and keep all Texans safe.
TXOGA Statement on the Nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for EPA
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.