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. “The Texas oil and natural gas industry continues to […]
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: “Comptroller Hegar’s increased revenue forecast means good news for Texans, and the oil and natural […]
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. According to the Comptroller’s data, in June, Texas oil producers paid $679 million, the highest monthly collection on […]
The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) today opened nominations for the 2022 STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Awards, which honor the companies, organizations and partnerships that are working with the oil and natural gas industry to keep South Texas strong through investments in innovation and technology, while maintaining high environmental standards and providing for […]
