Author: Ethan Riojas

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples, a member of the Texas Jobs Council, joined Governor Greg Abbott and fellow Texas Jobs Council members for a meeting in Austin focused on ongoing efforts to continue building up Texas’ workforce. “Governor Greg Abbott understands the best solution to poverty is a job.

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AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement in response to calls to issue a diesel export ban. “Banning exports of diesel would cripple domestic jobs, lead to fuel shortages here at home and put power in the hands of China and Russia by forcing our allies to

AUSTIN, Texas—According to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission, oil and natural gas exploration and production employment increased by 400 jobs in August 2026 compared with July 2026. “One of the best hedges against geopolitical shocks is controlling your own energy supply. The men and women who explore, drill, and produce are an

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples released the following statement regarding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ (RRC) approval of the permitting required to move forward on the proposed Rose Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project in Jefferson County: “Texas leads because Texas builds. For generations, the Lone Star State has shown that

Check out our August Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.               RECOMMENDED READING Staples: Is Texas still open for business? TXOGA President Todd Staples Supports Landowner Protections Included in PUC Decision TXLEGE | TXOGA President Staples: West Texas,

AUSTIN, Texas—Following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ unanimous adoption of two proposals for decision related to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), issued the following statement: “Energy security should be non-negotiable for all Texans. And picking the least impactful route when building critical infrastructure

PICTURED: TXOGA President Todd Staples, TXOGA Staff, Energy Elevated Showcase Award Winners (Aquafortus and UES Professional Solutions), and Guest Commentator Brad Johnson (Texas Bullpen Co-Founder and Reporter) HOUSTON, Texas—Today, innovation within the oil and natural gas industry took center stage at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement on the response from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding transmission infrastructure needed to bring adequate power to Texas. On behalf of TXOGA President Todd Staples: “The Administrative Law Judges’ recommendation to disregard the demonstrated need for additional transmission

“The reality is a pause on the clock only stops the solution; it doesn’t stop the clock on the problem,” said TXOGA President Todd Staples. *Click here or the image above to watch* AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples testified before the Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Affairs on

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas’ upstream oil and natural gas sector marked its fourth consecutive month of job growth in June 2026, according to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission. Employment climbed by 400 jobs in June, building on May’s robust increase of over 4,000 upstream jobs. “Four straight months of job gains are

Check out our July Month in Review to see how TXOGA continued advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.              RECOMMENDED READING Texas Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Rise for Third Straight Month Modern oil drilling techniques put old style in rear view mirror Texas Is

*Click here or above to watch TXOGA President Todd Staples’ opening remarks* AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples testified during the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce’s interim hearing on the state of Texas’ electric grid and plans underway to address transmission capabilities. See below for TXOGA President Todd

AUSTIN, TEXAS – As the strength of American energy security and leadership becomes even more important as global events evolve, the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) Association Health Plan (AHP) and Workers Compensation Safety Group continue to deliver strong value to small oil and natural gas companies across Texas. “Our goal is to enable companies

Check out our Month in Review for June to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.                 RECOMMENDED READING Texas to set rules for using treated produced water on farms Texas RRC expands DOGE task force to streamline oil and gas

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AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group today announced that member companies have earned a collective $1.65 million in safety group dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The dividend recognizes the group’s continued strong performance and commitment to maintaining a low loss ratio through rigorous workplace safety practices.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – A coalition of leading Texas business trade associations today issued a joint statement strongly objecting to the increasing interference of outside influencers and proxy advisory firms attempting to dissuade companies from redomiciling in the Lone Star State. The Texas Association of Business, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas