TXOGA Talks

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 natural gas industry’s $27 billion paid in state and local taxes and state royalties. That amount translates to nearly $74 million every day that pays for Texas’ public schools, universities, roads, first responders and other essential services.

To learn more about the far-reaching impacts of industry’s contributions to the Texas economy, read the full report: https://www.txoga.org/2025eeir

Tune into the latest episode of TXOGA Talks to hear from Jeanette Ward, President and CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company! Learn how this unique company, created by the state legislature, has helped drive down workers' compensation costs in Texas by almost 80% and supports safer workplaces.

Interested in learning more about the discounts and dividends available for companies participating in the TXOGA Workers' Comp Safety Group? Learn more here:
txogainsurance.com

The Constitutional Amendment Election is almost here. Need a primer? TXOGA Talks has you covered. Chairman of the House Elections Committee Matt Shaheen joins us to break down the biggest amendments on the ballot. Get informed before you vote!

Proposition Resources:
VoteTexas.gov
TexansForPropFour.com
Texas2036.org
Alz.org/YesOn14

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman for a breakdown of the two forces reshaping natural gas markets in Texas: the rapid rise of LNG exports and the explosive growth of energy-hungry data centers.

TXOGA Talks is back for Part 2 of our Legislative Session recap! TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Tulsi Oberbeck for a discussion on oilfield theft, Texas business courts, and the booming liquefied natural gas industry.

Tune in for a breakdown of key bills passed to address oilfield theft, including a DPS crime prevention unit and increased penalties, legislation supporting Texas's global leadership in LNG, refinements to Texas's business courts for quicker, more specialized resolution of commercial disputes, and incentives for...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Tulsi Oberbeck for a deep dive into the 89th legislative session and the key bills impacting the Texas oil and natural gas industry.

Tune in for a breakdown of how Senate Bill 1145 and House Bill 49 are poised to transform produced water from a waste product into a valuable resource. We will also cover the industry's significant efforts in well plugging, and how new bills like Senate Bill 1146 and Senate Bill 1150 are...

Join us for a comprehensive debrief of the 89th Texas Legislative Session with TXOGA President Todd Staples and former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dennis Bonnen. Staples and Bonnen discuss leadership priorities, the contested Speaker election, and go in-depth on major issues like education, fiscal and economic policy, electricity, water, wildfires, and bail reform, exploring their impact on Texans and the state's future.

In a special edition of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Chief Economist Dean Foreman discuss recent global conflicts and what impact they may - or may not - have on the Texas oil and gas industry and what role the Texas energy industry plays in keeping energy and the economy stable not just here at home but also around the world. 

Links:

https://www.txoga.org/energy-security-is-national-security/ 

https://www.txoga.org/upstream-jobs-may-2025/ 

In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman to break down the global forces reshaping Texas energy. They dive into how shifting trade policies, efforts to rein in the U.S. trade deficit, evolving global demand for oil, and disruptive technologies like AI are setting the stage for a new energy era. With the future up for grabs, Dean outlines critical economic scenarios and shares why Texas producers are uniquely positioned to adapt, lead, and win.

TXOGA: Economic Insights

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Senator Charles Schwertner, who represents Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of Central and East Texas that includes Bastrop, Brazos, Freestone, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, San Jacinto, Walker, and Williamson counties.

Senator Schwertner also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, which is responsible for a wide range of issues that impact businesses and commerce in the state of Texas, including electricity. They discuss the Committee’s priorities for the legislative session, which include promoting energy production, preventing wildfires and oilfield theft, an...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples sits down with Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., to examine the key trends shaping global oil market dynamics in the first quarter of 2025. Their conversation explores the sustained strength in oil and natural gas demand amid headwinds from slowing global economic growth, evolving trade policies and tariffs, and seasonal market patterns.

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TXOGA: Quarterly Energy Economics Outlook, Q1 2025

TXOGA: Energy and Economics Perspective, Q1 2025

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol, which took place on Tuesday, February 4. Hundreds of Texans, including employees, partners and supporters of the Texas energy industry, convened in Austin for the day, and the event was sponsored by more than 40 companies, organizations and allied trades from across the state to reinforce the importance of the oil and natural gas industry to our state and nation’s economic and energy security.

As part of the morning program, participants heard from several statewide officials, including GLO Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, RRC Chairman Christi Craddick, TC...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples discusses 2025 Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol, which
took place on Tuesday, February 4. Hundreds of Texans, including employees, partners and supporters
of the Texas energy industry, convened in Austin for the day, and the event was sponsored by more than
40 companies, organizations and allied trades from across the state to reinforce the importance of the
oil and natural gas industry to our state and nation’s economic and energy security.

As part of the morning program, participants heard from several statewide officials, including GLO
Commissioner Dawn Bu...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples provides an overview of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recently held 2025 State of the State address. He explains the importance of the Governor’s listing of his priorities as emergency items to the legislative process, and highlights key issues for the legislative session, including investments in water, cybersecurity, and education, as well as property relief.
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KTBC-TV (FOX-Austin): Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address

American Nuclear Society: Abilene Christian University gets permit to build nation’s first molten salt university research reacto...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Texas General Land Office (GLO)
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., for an overview of the responsibilities of the state’s oldest agency. Established in 1836 by the newly formed Republic of Texas, the GLO is responsible for managing 13 million acres of state lands; leasing land for oil, mineral, and commercial surface uses to generate revenue for the state, including funding the Permanent School Fund; allocating funding for disaster recovery; funding and overseeing Veterans' programs; protecting the coastline; and preserving, archiving, and celebrating the state’s history through the preservation of h...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and
Regulatory Affairs, discuss the upcoming start of the 89th Legislative Session, which takes place on
Tuesday, January 14. In addition, they highlight Todd’s personal experiences as a former member of the
Texas House and Senate, as well as what to expect and key priorities for the 140-day session.
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Texas Tribune: Texas 2024 General Election Results

KEYE-TV: What to know ahead of the start of the 89th legislative session

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., discuss TXOGA’s newly released annual Energy & Economic Impact Report, which found that the Texas oil and natural gas industry again shattered records by paying $27.3 billion in state and local taxes and royalties as well as breaking numerous production records. Tune in as they discuss the benefits that oil and natural gas activity have on the state, reasons for the industry’s success over the past year and what needs to be done to ensure that Texas remains the energy leader.
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TXOGA: 2024 Annu...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, discuss the Association’s annual Lone Star Energy Forum held in November 2024.

In addition, they play the video footage of the panel discussion, “Lone Star Leadership: Navigating the 89th Legislative Landscape,” featuring State Senators Bryan Hughes, Charles Perry and César Blanco, moderated by Kari Gibson, Manager of State Government Affairs for the Lower 48 State Region for ConocoPhillips. The panelists provided insights into the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, highlighting their legislative priorities as well as potential legislation to expand water and ele...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, discuss the Association’s annual Lone Star Energy Forum held in November 2024.

In addition, they play the video footage of the panel discussion, “A New Administration & Mexico’s Energy Industry,” moderated by Antonio Garza, Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, and featuring Carlos Garcia, Senior Vice President of Latin America Commercial Operations at Valero, and Francisco de Rosenzweig, Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of the Economy for Mexico. The panelists provided insights into how the election of Presi...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples, Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs Shana Joyce and Chief Economist Dean Foreman discuss how record natural gas production, combined with investments in infrastructure by the Texas oil and natural gas industry and an abundance of natural gas storage, all contribute to the industry’s preparations and protocols for winter weather in supporting the state’s electric grid.

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TXOGA: Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production, Storage and Pipeline Capacity Keep Texas Winter Ready

TXOGA: Natural Gas Facts

TXOGA: Winter Ready

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Omar Garcia, Chief External Affairs Officer for the Port of Corpus Christi, for an overview on the important role that ports play in the transport of crude oil and natural gas exports overseas. In addition, they highlight the steps that the Port has taken to improve critical infrastructure to help facilitate energy export growth, allowing for Texas and the U.S. to continue to be the world’s global energy leader.
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Port of Corpus Christi: The Po...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, discuss the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase held in September. In addition, they play the video footage of the fireside chat between Todd and State Representative Giovanni Capriglione, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies, in which the two highlight the ways that AI is being used to improve outcomes in government, healthcare, and business as well as how to meet the growing energy demand required as part of the technology’s continued adoption.

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by U.S. Oil & Gas Association (USOGA) President Tim Stewart to discuss the recent election. They discuss President Trump’s historic comeback to win a second non-consecutive term, factors that drove turnout in swing states, key U.S. House and Senate races that decided control of Congress, and how the election results will affect the oil and gas industry and American consumers heading into the next four years.
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Texas Tribune: Texas 2024 General Election Results

AP: Tr...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Dean Foreman, Chief Economist, for a discussion on the need to address growing concerns over insufficient transmission access in the Permian Basin, one of the most important energy-producing regions in the United States.
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TXOGA: A Vignette – Oil & Gas Perspective on the Permian Basin Load by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.

TXOGA: TXOGA, PBPA and TAEP Issue Joint Statement Following PUC Approval of Permian Basin
Reliability Plan

PUC: Public Utility Co...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Representative Brad Buckley (R-Killeen), the Chairman of the House Public Education Committee. Todd and Shana discuss innovative programs and public partnerships by TXOGA member companies to help foster student interest in STEM education. In addition, Chairman Buckley explains Texas’ public education system and highlights the work being done by his Committee and the Texas House to establish high quality teaching materials that ensure Texas students have not only what they need to learn, but to succeed in the classroom. Duration: 00:19:22

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Representative Brad Buckley (R-Killeen), the Chairman of the House Public Education Committee. Todd and Shana discuss innovative programs and public partnerships by TXOGA member companies to help foster student interest in STEM education. In addition, Chairman Buckley explains Texas’ public education system and highlights the work being done by his Committee and the Texas House to establish high quality teaching materials that ensure Texas students have not only what they need to learn, but to succeed in the classroom. Duration: 00:33:14

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Dean Foreman, Chief Economist, for his “Foreman’s Four” where he highlights four items about energy and economics that everyone should know. In addition, they discuss the effects of global geopolitics on supply and demand, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and how production has increased despite lower upstream employment numbers and rig counts, due to increased use of AI and process efficiencies.

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TXOGA: Economic Insights: TXOGA's economic insights serve as a vital reference for our member...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Jay B Sauceda, a successful entrepreneur, connoisseur of all things Texan, and the recently named host of the legendary show Texas Country Reporter. They discuss the indispensable role of oil and gas in making summer travel possible and highlight fun “can’t miss” oil and gas museums in Texas to visit with the family. Also in this episode, Jay B shares stories from his travels chronicling the Lone Star State, including details of the different geographies, cultures, and people he’s m...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs are joined by U.S. Oil & Gas Association (USOGA) President Tim Stewart for a discussion on the upcoming fall election. They discuss the balance of power in Washington D.C., key U.S. House and Senate races to decide control of Congress, the state of play in the rematch for President, as well as how the fall elections might impact the oil and gas industry and American consumers.

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USOGA: Formed in October 1917, USOGA has been the industry’s...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs are joined by Thomas Gleeson, Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), for a discussion on the electricity outlook for Texas this summer. In addition, they highlight the respective roles of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and PUC, the role of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, and steps that Texans can take to do their part in contributing to grid reliability.
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PUC: The PUC is the state agency responsible for economic regulation of Texas' electric...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Vincent DiCosimo, Senior Vice President at Targa Resources, for an overview of the midstream process, which includes the processing, storing, transporting and marketing of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. In addition, they highlight the steps that pipeline companies take to ensure safety, protect landowner rights, and care for the environment. Also in this episode, TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D, presents his “Foreman’s Four” where he highlights four items about energy and economics that everyone should...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Texas House Chairman Todd Hunter for a conversation about one of the state’s most important regions: The Coastal Bend. Together, they discuss the importance of the region to the oil and natural gas industry, diving deep into the role of refineries and ports in processing and exporting affordable reliable energy across the nation and to the world to meet growing energy demand. In addition, they discuss the role of LNG in helping to foster economic development and growth.

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs are joined by Diamondback Energy Senior Vice President of Completions Hunter Landers and Vice President of Production Nathan Luoma for an overview of the upstream process, also known as exploration and production, through which oil and natural gas is found and extracted from the ground. Also in this episode, this discussion highlights the use of fracking in oil and natural gas extraction, as well as the processes in place to ensure safety and groundwater protection.

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TXOGA: LNG...

In this episode, TXOGA Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs Shana Joyce and Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman discuss the Biden Administration’s recent decision to pause approvals of liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits and what it means for Texas—the nation’s top producer of natural gas and a major exporter of LNG—as well as our nation and the world at large.

Also in this episode, TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D., presents his “Foreman’s Four” where he highlights four items about energy and economics that everyone should know.
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TXOGA: TXOGA Statemen...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples, Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs Shana Joyce and Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman discuss industry’s preparations and protocols for winter weather, plus the importance of natural gas in supporting the state’s electric grid and an overview of how natural gas markets work.
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TXOGA: Natural Gas Facts

TXOGA: Winter Ready

TXOGA: A post Winter Storm Heather analysis by TXOGA found the state’s electric grid was largely supported by natural gas. Together, all thermal sources including natural gas accounted for nearly 95% of electricity on the gr...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, highlight the start of early voting for the March 2024 Primary Election and how to participate in the political process. In addition, they discuss election trends, the political landscape, and why it’s important to vote and support pro-energy candidates and policies.

Also in this episode, TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D, presents his “Foreman’s Four” where he highlights four items about energy and economics that everyone should know.
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TXOGA: Texas Election Trends (2008-2023)

TXOGA: Importan...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, discuss how production, pipelines, processing, and ports—what TXOGA calls “The Four P’s” of the oil and natural gas industry—work together to make Texas the Energy Capital of the World.
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The Texan: If Texas were its own country, it would rank fourth in crude oil production, right behind Saudi Arabia and ahead of Canada.

TXOGA: Landowners Handbook: Pipelines 101

Texas Economic Development Corporation: Texas is home to 31% of the nation’s refining capacity.

Bullock Muse...

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, discuss TXOGA’s newly released annual Energy & Economic Impact Report, which found that the Texas oil and natural gas industry rewrote the record book in 2023 by paying $26.3 billion in state and local taxes and royalties as well as breaking numerous production records. Tune in as they discuss the benefits that oil and natural gas activity have on the state, reasons for the industry’s success over the past year and what needs to be done to ensure that Texas remains the energy leader.

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, introduce the new TXOGA Talks podcast, whose aim is to engage in balanced discussions on energy and energy policy—and why these discussions are essential to Texans. Tune in as they discuss the essential role of oil and natural gas in powering our modern lives and its potential to lift millions out of poverty by meeting energy needs and providing energy security.

Stanford University: Estimated cost of approximately $62 trillion to transition from existing energy sources to solely renewable sources.

TXOGA Talks: Where Energy Meets Insight. Listen to each episode for a candid conversation about our energy needs, our energy future and how oil and natural gas is powering the world. Coming early 2024.