TXOGA's Lone Star Energy Forum in San Antonio: the industry's annual gathering, and this year's Distinguished Service Awards to Harold Hamm and Tom Jorden.
https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-lone-star-energy-forum-2026-distinguished-service-awards/
https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-lone-star-energy-forum-2026-distinguished-service-awards/
November 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
TXOGA's Lone Star Energy Forum in San Antonio: the industry's annual gathering, and this year's Distinguished Service Awards to Harold Hamm and Tom Jorden.
https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-lone-star-energy-forum-2026-distinguished-service-awards/
https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-lone-star-energy-forum-2026-distinguished-service-awards/
An endorsement list distributed Monday by the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) was silent on the most consequential race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
Exxon and Chevron’s trade group leaves Bo French off of new endorsement list
Bo French was notably absent from an endorsement list distributed this week by the Texas Oil and Gas Association, which represents Houston's largest oil firms.
www.houstonchronicle.com
October 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
An endorsement list distributed Monday by the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) was silent on the most consequential race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
An endorsement list distributed Monday by the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) was silent on the most consequential race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
Exxon and Chevron’s trade group leaves Bo French off of new endorsement list
Bo French was notably absent from an endorsement list distributed this week by the Texas Oil and Gas Association, which represents Houston's largest oil firms.
www.houstonchronicle.com
October 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
An endorsement list distributed Monday by the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) was silent on the most consequential race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
A Democrat hasn’t held a seat on the Commission since 1994. Jon Rosenthal has a reasonable chance of winning the race.
Lol fuck txoga
October 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Lol fuck txoga
Texas Upstream Sector Maintains Resilient Pace in Latest Employment Data #austin #TexasNaturalGas #TexasOil #TexasOilAndGasAssociation #txoga #UpstreamEmployment #UpstreamJobs https://texasborderbusiness.com/texas-upstream-sector-maintains-resilient-pace-in-latest-employment-data/
Texas Upstream Sector Maintains Resilient Pace in Latest Employment Data
According to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission for September 2026, upstream oil and natural gas employment decreased slightly in September compared with August 2026.
texasborderbusiness.com
October 20, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Texas Upstream Sector Maintains Resilient Pace in Latest Employment Data #austin #TexasNaturalGas #TexasOil #TexasOilAndGasAssociation #txoga #UpstreamEmployment #UpstreamJobs https://texasborderbusiness.com/texas-upstream-sector-maintains-resilient-pace-in-latest-employment-data/
TXOGA President joins Gov. Abbott in mission to drive workforce growth #showbiz #sports #celebrities #lifestyle https://story.satmag.pp.ua/p/a%3A8209099448103%3Atxoga-president-joins-gov-abbott-000154000.html
TXOGA President joins Gov. Abbott in mission to drive workforce growth
TXOGA President joins Gov. Abbott in mission to drive workforce growthChris Talley Fri, October 2, 2026 at 12:02 AM UTC MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - O
story.satmag.pp.ua
October 2, 2026 at 12:27 AM
TXOGA President joins Gov. Abbott in mission to drive workforce growth #showbiz #sports #celebrities #lifestyle https://story.satmag.pp.ua/p/a%3A8209099448103%3Atxoga-president-joins-gov-abbott-000154000.html
OpED: TXOGA President Staples: A Diesel Ban Today Means a Weaker America Tomorrow #DieselBan #economy #RioGrandeValleyTexasBorderBusinesss #TexasEconomy #TexasOilAndGasAssociation #ToddStaples #txoga #UsEconomy
OpED: TXOGA President Staples: A Diesel Ban Today Means a Weaker America Tomorrow
Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples issued the following statement in response to calls to issue a diesel export ban.
texasborderbusiness.com
September 21, 2026 at 9:56 PM
OpED: TXOGA President Staples: A Diesel Ban Today Means a Weaker America Tomorrow #DieselBan #economy #RioGrandeValleyTexasBorderBusinesss #TexasEconomy #TexasOilAndGasAssociation #ToddStaples #txoga #UsEconomy
NEW DATA: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Report #NaturalGasJobs #RioGrandeValley #TexasBorderBusiness #TexasJobs #TexasOilAndGasAssociation #txoga https://texasborderbusiness.com/new-data-oil-and-gas-exploration-and-production-jobs-report/
NEW DATA: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Report
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.
texasborderbusiness.com
September 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
NEW DATA: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Report #NaturalGasJobs #RioGrandeValley #TexasBorderBusiness #TexasJobs #TexasOilAndGasAssociation #txoga https://texasborderbusiness.com/new-data-oil-and-gas-exploration-and-production-jobs-report/
One group has stayed mostly mum on Bo French's racist post — Texas’ oil and gas industry
TXOGA has not pulled their endorsement of Bo French. Because they love money more than life itself.
TXOGA has not pulled their endorsement of Bo French. Because they love money more than life itself.
Texas’ oil industry largely silent on Bo French’s tweets
One of the state’s largest oil and gas industry groups condemned French’s comments about South Asian students. They have not pulled their endorsement.
www.texastribune.org
September 18, 2026 at 1:47 AM
One group has stayed mostly mum on Bo French's racist post — Texas’ oil and gas industry
TXOGA has not pulled their endorsement of Bo French. Because they love money more than life itself.
TXOGA has not pulled their endorsement of Bo French. Because they love money more than life itself.
Considering the number of minorities employed by TXOGA, you’d think they would pull this endorsement—but MONEY & GREED top employee opinion.
www.texastribune.org/2026/09/17/b...
www.texastribune.org/2026/09/17/b...
Texas’ oil industry largely silent on Bo French’s tweets
One of the state’s largest oil and gas industry groups condemned French’s comments about South Asian students. They have not pulled their endorsement.
www.texastribune.org
September 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Considering the number of minorities employed by TXOGA, you’d think they would pull this endorsement—but MONEY & GREED top employee opinion.
www.texastribune.org/2026/09/17/b...
www.texastribune.org/2026/09/17/b...
The oil and gas industry has always had a stranglehold on TXRRC. There has seldom been a commissioner who was not hand-picked by them (and TXOGA).
September 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The oil and gas industry has always had a stranglehold on TXRRC. There has seldom been a commissioner who was not hand-picked by them (and TXOGA).
TXOGA Safety Group Distributes $1.65 Million in Dividends to Texas Operators
TXOGA Safety Group Distributes $1.65 Million in Dividends to Texas Operators
The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group has announced that its member companies will receive $1.65 million in dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. This payout reflects the group's commitment to workplace safety and a low loss ratio. TXOGA President Todd Staples emphasized the industry's dedication to safety, which is crucial for protecting workers and ensuring energy production. Members benefit from premium discounts, free safety training, and resources on various safety topics. Since 2001, the group has received over $50 million in Safety Group dividends, with Texas Mutual distributing more than $5.1 billion in total dividends since 1999.
www.cerca.news
May 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
TXOGA Safety Group Distributes $1.65 Million in Dividends to Texas Operators
“Texas oil and natural gas just paid the state $27 billion in taxes in a single year and powers nearly half of America’s crude supply. You cannot run an economy that big on a grid that stops at the property line.” — Bill Lauderback, Executive Chair, TRII zurl.co/k6auY
Texas’ Vibrant Energy Sector Needs Electricity to Keep Growing - TRRI
Texas oil and natural gas just closed another record year, according to its largest trade group, TXOGA – $27 billion to the state and nearly half the nation’s crude oil. Keeping that engine running takes electricity that the electric grid cannot yet deliver to the Permian Basin, and the already-approved 765kV plan is the fix....
texansforresponsibleinfrastructureinvestment.com
June 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
“Texas oil and natural gas just paid the state $27 billion in taxes in a single year and powers nearly half of America’s crude supply. You cannot run an economy that big on a grid that stops at the property line.” — Bill Lauderback, Executive Chair, TRII zurl.co/k6auY
TX oil & natural gas closed a record year, according to its largest trade group TXOGA: $27b to the state & nearly 1/2 the nation’s crude oil. Keeping that engine running takes electricity the electric grid can't yet deliver to the Permian Basin, the approved 765kV plan is the fix zurl.co/Q8oqX
Texas’ Vibrant Energy Sector Needs Electricity to Keep Growing - TRRI
Texas oil and natural gas just closed another record year, according to its largest trade group, TXOGA – $27 billion to the state and nearly half the nation’s crude oil. Keeping that engine running takes electricity that the electric grid cannot yet deliver to the Permian Basin, and the already-approved 765kV plan is the fix....
texansforresponsibleinfrastructureinvestment.com
June 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
TX oil & natural gas closed a record year, according to its largest trade group TXOGA: $27b to the state & nearly 1/2 the nation’s crude oil. Keeping that engine running takes electricity the electric grid can't yet deliver to the Permian Basin, the approved 765kV plan is the fix zurl.co/Q8oqX
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Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
TXOGA releases Winter Weather Situation Report
AUSTIN TXOGA released the following Winter Weather Situation Report Tuesday: NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Texas’ natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors are operational. As of Tuesday, January 27, operators are beginning to return to normal conditions, with many continuing 24-hour operations through Tuesday and anticipating return to normal operations by Wednesday. […]
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www.oaoa.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Learn about the event: www.txoga.org/events/2025u...
Special thanks to the Texas Oil and Gas Association for hosting the event!
Special thanks to the Texas Oil and Gas Association for hosting the event!
2025 UTA Oil & Gas Safety Conference (TXOGA Partnership Event) - Texas Oil & Gas Association
TXOGA is a proud partner of the 2025 UTA Oil & Gas Conference. The purpose of the 2025 UTA Oil & Gas Conference is to educate attendees on two regulated segments in the oil and gas industry: safety an...
www.txoga.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Learn about the event: www.txoga.org/events/2025u...
Special thanks to the Texas Oil and Gas Association for hosting the event!
Special thanks to the Texas Oil and Gas Association for hosting the event!
What on earth is TXOGA referring to? The biggest threat to the oil and gas industry right now is Trump tanking the economy.
June 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What on earth is TXOGA referring to? The biggest threat to the oil and gas industry right now is Trump tanking the economy.
There's a big fight over expanding Texas' grid — something analogous to jump from the old federal highways to Interstates — and fascinating to find the oil hard right (TPPF)and the mainstream oil and gas industry (TXOGA) at daggers drawn over it
thetexan.news/issues/energ...
thetexan.news/issues/energ...
Texas Power Transmission Lines Project Under Fire at Senate Committee Hearing
Texas’ renewable energy fixation was a topic heavily debated in the hearing.
thetexan.news
August 3, 2026 at 8:59 PM
There's a big fight over expanding Texas' grid — something analogous to jump from the old federal highways to Interstates — and fascinating to find the oil hard right (TPPF)and the mainstream oil and gas industry (TXOGA) at daggers drawn over it
thetexan.news/issues/energ...
thetexan.news/issues/energ...
They make the case that organizations like TXOGA are controlled by the oil industry. If you believe former Pioneer Resources CEO Scott Sheffield, it is even simpler than that, as @nickcunningham.bsky.social reported.
"We’ve had opposition from Exxon, who controls API and TXOGA,” Sheffield said
"We’ve had opposition from Exxon, who controls API and TXOGA,” Sheffield said
Oil Giants Turn On Each Other As Crude Prices Plummet | OilPrice.com
Various larger and smaller oil companies in the U.S. oil patch are suggesting output restrictions in a bid to save the industry, but oil majors such as ExxonMobil and Chevron aren’t happy to cut
oilprice.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM
They make the case that organizations like TXOGA are controlled by the oil industry. If you believe former Pioneer Resources CEO Scott Sheffield, it is even simpler than that, as @nickcunningham.bsky.social reported.
"We’ve had opposition from Exxon, who controls API and TXOGA,” Sheffield said
"We’ve had opposition from Exxon, who controls API and TXOGA,” Sheffield said
Earthworks notes that
"Now, with Trump ready to take office, two Texas-based industry trade groups – Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) and Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) – are making an aggressive appeal to the incoming president to scrap these efforts."
"Now, with Trump ready to take office, two Texas-based industry trade groups – Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) and Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) – are making an aggressive appeal to the incoming president to scrap these efforts."
A Texas Two-Faced Two-Step - Earthworks
Talk is cheap. For years, oil and gas companies have publicly talked about their support for the EPA’s efforts to cut methane from the sector (see the
earthworks.org
December 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Earthworks notes that
"Now, with Trump ready to take office, two Texas-based industry trade groups – Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) and Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) – are making an aggressive appeal to the incoming president to scrap these efforts."
"Now, with Trump ready to take office, two Texas-based industry trade groups – Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) and Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) – are making an aggressive appeal to the incoming president to scrap these efforts."
The Texas oil and gas industry had a record-setting year in 2025, both in production numbers and financial impact, according to data released Wednesday by the Texas Oil and Gas Association.
Texas oil and gas had near-record tax impact, ‘poised for the long haul’ in 2026
Texas' oil and gas industry paid a near-record $27 billion in local and state taxes in 2025, according to TXOGA data.
www.dallasnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Texas oil and gas industry had a record-setting year in 2025, both in production numbers and financial impact, according to data released Wednesday by the Texas Oil and Gas Association.