Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,200 jobs in April 2026. Relative to…

May 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global…

TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members Earn $1.65 Million in Dividends for Outstanding Safety Performance

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.

PODCAST: Answering Your Energy Questions

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

JOINT STATEMENT: Texas Business Leaders Release Statement Condemning Outside Interference in Corporate Relocations

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…

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 1,800 in March

The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through March 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 1,800 jobs in March compared with February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,300 jobs in March 2026. Relative to the same month one year earlier, employment is down by 7,100 jobs, representing a drop of…

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Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101

TXOGA’s Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101 details private property rights, how the pipeline industry is protecting and improving communities, and provides insight on pipeline regulation and oversight. Also included is the Landowner’s Bill of Rights from the Office of the Attorney General, a glossary of terms, and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section, along with additional resources.

December 21, 2021

TXOGA’s New Landowner Handbook: Pipelines 101 to Serve as a Resource for Landowners, Local Officials, Infrastructure Companies

AUSTIN-Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and essential infrastructure is needed to meet the demands of our booming population.

December 15, 2021

New Law Reforms Eminent Domain to Ensure Essential Infrastructure Can Be Built While Better Protecting Private Property Rights

Several years of negotiations and commitment from infrastructure industries to address concerns of landowners have resulted in a carefully crafted law that strikes the right balance between protecting private property rights while ensuring the essential infrastructure needed for a growing Texas can continue to be built.

June 16, 2021

TXOGA Applauds Texas Senate on Passage of HB 2730

Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement after HB 2730, an eminent domain reform bill, passed the Texas Senate early this morning, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk for his signature into law

May 27, 2021

TXOGA Applauds Texas House of Representatives on Passage of HB 2730

AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement applauding the Texas House of Representatives for passing HB 2730, an eminent domain reform bill which makes significant improvements to the process for property owners while also ensuring the building of critical infrastructure

May 12, 2021

State Legislators, Academics and Energy Executives Discuss Importance of Oil & Gas Midstream Sector at Kickoff Symposium for Lamar University’s Newly Created Center for Midstream Management & Science

Beaumont, TX—The importance of the midstream sector of the Texas oil and natural gas industry and its role in connecting record production of oil and natural gas to the downstream advances in refining and liquefaction technologies was examined today at the kickoff symposium for the newly created Lamar University Center for Midstream Management & Science.

November 21, 2019

TXOGA on Governor Abbott’s Signing of Legislation Related to County Road Funding, Critical Infrastructure, Chapter 312, and Water Regulation

AUSTIN—Governor Greg Abbott recently signed several pieces of meaningful legislation into law, including bills related to funding for county roads in energy corridors, the protection of critical infrastructure projects, the extension of Chapter 312 and the regulatory authority over produced water. The Texas Oil & Gas Association issued the following statements on each.

June 17, 2019

TXOGA Sends Letter to Texas Legislature Reiterating Commitment to Meaningful Eminent Domain Reform

AUSTIN—Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, today sent a letter to all members of the Texas Legislature reiterating TXOGA's commitment to working with landowners and lawmakers to find a workable solution to address concerns with eminent domain with regard to the development of infrastructure that all Texas communities and families rely upon every day.

May 27, 2019

Updated Energy Infrastructure Regulations Will Allow Texas Energy Innovation and Dominance to Continue

AUSTIN – Today, President Trump will be in Houston – the Energy Capitol of the World – where he is expected to announce Executive Orders aimed at modernizing

April 10, 2019

Senate Committee Votes to Increase Litigation, Stifle Revenue Growth for Schools, Roads

AUSTIN—The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) registered its strong opposition to the Committee Substitute for SB 421 (CSSB 421), which passed out of the Senate State Affairs Committee yesterday.

March 12, 2019

Landowner Core Training Video

AOPL (Association of Oil Pipelines) strives to create good landowner relations and in order to achieve this goal AOPL created a training video to explicitly lay out their guidelines. This core training video was created by Liquids Pipeline operators who are members of the Americans Petroleum Institute as well as members of AOPL.

July 24, 2017

Landowner Commitment and Core Training Materials

Pipeline companies considering a new liquids pipeline project are committed to training employees and real-estate representatives to treat landowners fairly, openly and with respect.

July 20, 2017

Pipeline Operator Commitment to Landowners

When pipeline companies are considering a new liquids pipeline project in your area, they are fully committed to working alongside you. With every action, the companies hope to achieve their goals fairly, openly and with respect.

July 19, 2017

Mineral Owner Rights

Ownership of the mineral estate includes five essential rights: 1) to develop 2) to lease 3) to receive bonus payments 4) to receive delay rentals and 5) to receive royalty payments.

September 24, 2015

Surface Owner Rights

Except in narrow circumstances, the severed surface owner does not have the right to participate in or control the development of the minerals underneath the property.

September 24, 2015

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,200 jobs in April 2026. Relative to

June 5, 2026

May 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

June 1, 2026

TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members Earn $1.65 Million in Dividends for Outstanding Safety Performance

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.

May 28, 2026

PODCAST: Answering Your Energy Questions

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

May 14, 2026

JOINT STATEMENT: Texas Business Leaders Release Statement Condemning Outside Interference in Corporate Relocations

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

May 14, 2026

Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 1,800 in March

The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through March 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 1,800 jobs in March compared with February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,300 jobs in March 2026. Relative to the same month one year earlier, employment is down by 7,100 jobs, representing a drop of

May 11, 2026

A Conversation with RRC Chairman Jim Wright

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

April 2, 2026

March 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for March to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil & gas leaders address Iran conflict at annual energy summit Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what

April 1, 2026

How Industry Handled Winter Weather

It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm...

March 5, 2026

February 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for February to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas employment remained steady in 2025 Texas nears permits to reuse produced water, Sen. Perry says American LNG Has Rewired Global Gas Trade

March 2, 2026

The Texas Effect: How Texas-led American Energy Dominance Keeps America Safe, Ready

AUSTIN – The American energy dominance that starts in Texas gives the United States options that keep our nation strong, our military ready and our allies supplied, according to a statement released this morning by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA). “Energy security is national security. At a time when geopolitical tensions, including military action

March 2, 2026

Op-Ed: Oil & Gas Results, Not Rhetoric, Drive Progress in Texas

By: Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association As Texas enters 2026 amid global volatility, persistent inflation pressures, and renewed political debate over how we power our economy, one fact remains clear: progress in Texas is driven by results, not rhetoric. After more than 20 years in public service and over a

February 18, 2026

2026 Texas Primary Election

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March...

February 12, 2026

January 2026: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for January to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas industry paid $27 billion in taxes in 2025 Texas Oil, Gas Industry Employed Nearly 500K Texans in 2025 Texas Natural Gas, Oil

February 3, 2026

Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Employment Steady in 2025 Despite Market Headwinds

AUSTIN – Texas upstream oil and gas employment remained essentially flat in 2025, even as producers continued to deliver strong output amid challenging market conditions, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission. Through November 2025, upstream employment totaled 201,200 jobs. While employment declined by 3,500 jobs in November compared with October, year-to-date employment

January 29, 2026

What They’re Saying: State Leaders Respond to Release of TXOGA’s 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

AUSTIN – The Texas oil and natural gas industry shattered another string of records in 2025, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) newly released 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report (EEIR). Highlights from the report include $27.0 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties paid by the oil and natural gas

January 14, 2026

PODCAST: 2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

Tune-in to the latest episode of TXOGA Talks for a breakdown of TXOGA’s newly released Energy & Economic Impact Report, highlighting the Texas oil and...

January 7, 2026

2025 Energy & Economic Impact Report

Texas Oil & Natural Gas Industry Paid $27.0 Billion in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties TXOGA President Todd Staples: “In Fiscal Year 2025, oil and natural gas proved, once again, to be the power behind Texas’ progress.” AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil

January 7, 2026

December 2025: TXOGA Month in Review

Check out our Month in Review for December to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Winter Ready: Texas Natural Gas Delivers Reliability When It Matters Most RRC reports on winter weather readiness Record U.S. Production Reinforces Nation’s Energy Strength, with Texas

January 5, 2026

Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Fell by 1,300 in September

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission, having skipped data releases during the federal shutdown that included the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has resumed job data publication. Today the Commission released September 2025 data, indicating that upstream oil and gas employment fell by 1,300 in September compared to August. Despite recent flat performance, growth for this

December 11, 2025

Q4 2025 Quarterly Perspective

Reading the Signals: Accuracy Matters When the World Is This Uncertain R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Texas Oil & Gas Association Forecasting is never simple, but 2025 has been a year when the ability to separate meaningful signals from background noise has mattered more than ever. Data releases have been uneven, financial markets volatile,

December 1, 2025

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global…

Texas produces roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil and 30% of our natural gas. So why does the global market still dictate our prices?...

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December 21, 2021

AUSTIN-Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and essential infrastructure is needed to meet the demands of our booming population.

December 15, 2021

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Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, released the following statement after HB 2730, an eminent domain reform bill, passed the Texas Senate early this morning, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk for his signature into law

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AUSTIN – Today, President Trump will be in Houston – the Energy Capitol of the World – where he is expected to announce Executive Orders aimed at modernizing

April 10, 2019

AUSTIN—The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) registered its strong opposition to the Committee Substitute for SB 421 (CSSB 421), which passed out of the Senate State Affairs Committee yesterday.

March 12, 2019

July 24, 2017

Pipeline companies considering a new liquids pipeline project are committed to training employees and real-estate representatives to treat landowners fairly, openly and with respect.

July 20, 2017

When pipeline companies are considering a new liquids pipeline project in your area, they are fully committed to working alongside you. With every action, the companies hope to achieve their goals fairly, openly and with respect.

July 19, 2017

Ownership of the mineral estate includes five essential rights: 1) to develop 2) to lease 3) to receive bonus payments 4) to receive delay rentals and 5) to receive royalty payments.

September 24, 2015

Except in narrow circumstances, the severed surface owner does not have the right to participate in or control the development of the minerals underneath the property.

September 24, 2015

June 5, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for May to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. RECOMMENDED READING US drillers add oil/gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes U.S. LNG Is Becoming the Backbone of Global

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In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re sitting down with Jim Wright, Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. While the agency’s name is a...

April 2, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for March to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil & gas leaders address Iran conflict at annual energy summit Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what

April 1, 2026

It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm...

March 5, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for February to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas employment remained steady in 2025 Texas nears permits to reuse produced water, Sen. Perry says American LNG Has Rewired Global Gas Trade

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March...

February 12, 2026

Check out our Month in Review for January to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry: RECOMMENDED READING Texas oil and gas industry paid $27 billion in taxes in 2025 Texas Oil, Gas Industry Employed Nearly 500K Texans in 2025 Texas Natural Gas, Oil

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