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The Power of the Ballot: Fueling Texas’ Future with Oil and Natural Gas
In the vast expanse of the Lone Star State, there's a pulse of energy that fuels not just our vehicles and homes, but also our economy and way of life. Texas oil and natural gas, the lifeblood of our state, are inextricably linked to our prosperity, innovation, and...
Texas Natural Gas Proves Invaluable During Winter Storm Heather
In late January, Texans grappled with the unforgiving chill of Winter Storm Heather, enduring prolonged sub-freezing temperatures and icy precipitation statewide. The extreme conditions placed an unprecedented strain on the Lone Star State's electric grid, escalating...
Fueling Prosperity: The Texas Oil & Gas Industry’s Record-Breaking Impact in 2023
The Texas oil and gas industry soared to new heights in 2023, delivering an unprecedented economic impact that reverberated across the Lone Star State and beyond. According to recently released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the industry's...
Charting Progress: The Decline of Seismic Activity in Texas
In recent years, concerns over the correlation between oil and gas operations, particularly wastewater disposal, and increased seismic events have prompted action by both industry and regulators. The collaboration between oil and gas operators and regulatory...
TXOGA, PBPA And TAEP Hold Successful Workshop On Transmission Implementation
On June 13, 2023, Governor Abbott signed into law House Bill 5066. According to Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples, HB 5066 was implemented “to ensure that the Lone Star State remains the energy leader.” The bill, relating to transmission...
ICYMI: El Paso Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Extreme Climate Charter Proposition
El Paso voters spoke loud and clear, decisively rejecting Proposition K in a special election held in May. Proposition K aimed to introduce a comprehensive climate charter into the city's charter, proposing various policies that supporters say would combat climate...
Two Wins and a Miss for Texas Energy During the 88th Texas Session
The end of the Texas legislative session had several highlights for the state’s energy industry, with key bills poised to bring positive change – including two bills that passed, and one that failed to pass. Among the top three bills that garnered attention and...
New Law Protects Energy Choice for Texans
This year the Texas Legislature took a crucial step to ensure families and small business owners, not politicians or activists, maintain full control of which energy sources and products they can utilize and purchase. Companion bills SB 1017 by Senator Brian Birdwell...
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