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Dana Loesch of ‘The Dana Show’ talks with Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, 11th Texas Agriculture Commissioner and Former State Senator & Representative, on the facts behind domestic energy production – and what really hinders supply, therefore spiking the price.

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association: “This crisis should be a wakeup call that we need strategic American energy policy that treats oil and natural gas as an asset and not a liability. The suffering of consumers at the pump underscores the importance of domestic […]

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association: “The invasion of Ukraine is extremely concerning, and we hope for a quick resolution. This conflict and the impact on global markets underscore the importance of strong domestic energy production. National security is directly tied to energy security, and […]

Just one year ago, Texas and much of the U.S. was hit with the deadly Winter Storm Uri. On this anniversary, Texans distinctly remember the lives lost and the unbearable conditions so many Texans across the entire state faced without power, water and the ability to get the basic necessities. With so many affected, we […]

New data from the Railroad Commission of Texas reveals that Texas’ statewide flaring rate fell to an even lower record level at the end of 2021. The percentage of natural gas flared in Texas dropped to a new record low of 0.19% in November. View the full release from the RRC here: Christian: Texas’ Flaring Rate […]

As Texans prepare for the coming cold weather, operators in the Texas oil and natural gas industry are also preparing for the freezing temperatures that are expected for much of the state later this week. Oil and natural gas operators have extensive resources in place to monitor and prepare for inclement weather on an ongoing […]

3,000 jobs added in December; employment has grown for past eight months AUSTIN – Data from the Workforce Commission suggests that Texas upstream oil and gas employment continues to climb as upstream employers expanded payrolls by 3,000 jobs in December 2021. At 188,700 upstream jobs, December 2021 jobs are up by 27,800, or 17.3%, from […]

The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association: “A great deal of attention is focused on what, if any, impact the sudden temperature drop might have on statewide natural gas production. All reports we’ve received indicate declines are minimal, characteristic of daily fluctuations and within typical operational expectancies. […]