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
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
Production Taxes Paid by Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Break Records Again in June
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.
June: TXOGA Monthly Digest
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
TXOGA Statement on UT Bureau of Economic Geology/TexNet Study
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
TXOGA Statement on Passing of Texas Oil Giant Curtis Mewbourne
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
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.
TXOGA on Pres. Biden Letter to Industry: Long Term Investment by Industry Requires Long Term Support
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
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.
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Are Paying Record Amounts in Production Taxes
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.
Productores de Petróleo y Gas Natural de Texas Aportan Cantidades a Nivel Récord en Impuestos Sobre la Producción
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.
May: TXOGA Monthly Digest
May 31, 2022 Check out our Monthly Digest for May below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: MONTHLY DIGEST | MAY RECOMENDED READING ICYMI: More of Europe’s crude supply is coming from deep in the heart of Texas Investment in global oil and gas production expected
STEER’s 10-Year Tribute Celebrates Past Decade of Economic, Environmental and Community Benefits from a Robust Oil & Natural Gas Sector
KENEDY – In honor of the 10th anniversary of its establishment, the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) today hosted a 10-Year Tribute Luncheon to look back on the past decade of environmental, economic, operational and community benefits in the South Texas region from a robust oil and natural gas sector.
April Sees Highest Monthly Job Growth in Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in Nearly 11 Years
Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission shows 5,200 upstream oil and natural gas jobs were added in April, the highest monthly growth in nearly 11 years.
TXOGA’S Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Austin
May 9, 2022 8 Featured Presenters, Haliburton Labs Managing Director Keynoted AUSTIN – Technology and innovation from the oil and natural gas industry was on display today at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase, presented by the Texas Oil & Gas Association in partnership with the Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition. “The world has an insatiable
ICYMI: More of Europe’s crude supply is coming from deep in the heart of Texas
HOUSTON, April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. crude exports to Europe climbed in March and April as buyers across the Atlantic snapped up the country’s light sweet grades to offset the expected loss of Russian oil, according to shipping data, traders and analysts.
April: TXOGA Monthly Digest
April 29, 2022 Check out our Monthly Digest for April below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: MONTHLY DIGEST | APRIL RECOMENDED READING Texas officials: Key to lower energy costs, national security is more U.S. oil production Texas continues to play crucial role in oil production
Join us for the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase
The oil and natural gas industry has harnessed technology and innovation for generations and, as a result, is excelling in environmental progress, efficiency and safety.
LNG Terminals Are Vital American Energy Infrastructure Key to Delivering Reliable and Affordable Energy to our Allies
Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, issued the following statement after word that the U.S. Department of Energy approved permits for two LNG export companies, including Golden Pass LNG in Houston, Texas, to sell American energy overseas:
Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Continues to Prove Resilient with Job Growth
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission shows oil and natural gas upstream jobs grew by 4,300 in March, showing increasing strength in upstream oil and natural gas employment in the state.
Guest Post From AXPC: Myths and Realities About Oil Prices
As Congress holds hearings on the price of oil, it is important to set the record straight on the various factors causing high gasoline prices. Fact: Prices are not caused by energy companies.

