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Todd Staples Visits with Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar about the Industry’s Effect on the Texas Economy

February 5, 2016

Last year Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar embarked on the Good for Texas Tour, participating in town hall meetings across the state to find out what issues are important to Texans. As a follow-up to his tour, the Comptroller launched the Good for Texas Talks, issues-focused interviews with influential state stakeholders.

Hegar kicked off the series by visiting with former Texas Agriculture Commissioner and current president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA), Todd Staples. Click below to watch the video or click here to read the Comptroller’s press release: http://comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-center/news/2016/160204-fireside-chat.php

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