TXOGA Talks

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.govTexansForPropFour.comTexas2036.orgAlz.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 research and development across Texas industries, including energy.There’s so much to unpack, we couldn’t fit everything into one episode! Be sure to listen to Part 1 released last month to learn more about produced water and well plugging efforts.

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 introducing stricter, more transparent regulations to tackle orphan wells.There’s so much to unpack, we couldn’t fit everything into one episode! Keep an eye out for Part 2 later this month for discussions on oilfield theft, Texas business courts, and the booming liquefied natural gas industry.

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, and strengthening Texas’ electric grid to meet current and future transmission needs.--Texas Senate: Office of Texas Senator Charles Schwertner, District 5Texas Senate: Senate Committee on Business and Commerce

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.--TXOGA: Quarterly Energy Economics Outlook, Q1 2025TXOGA: 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, TCEQ Chairwoman Brooke Paup, RRC Commissioner Jim Wright and Comptroller Glenn Hegar.Energy Day™ – is a registered trademark of the Consumer Energy Alliance– http://www.energydayfestival.org/--TXOGA: 600+ Texans and 40+ Partner Organizations Gather in Austin for Texas Energy Day @ the Capitol

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.--KTBC-TV (FOX-Austin): Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State addressAmerican Nuclear Society: Abilene Christian University gets permit to build nation’s first molten salt university research reactorKBTX-TV (CBS-Bryan): Texas A&M System announces partnership with 4 nuclear reactor companies to build at RELLIS

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 historic landmarks like The Alamo.--Texas General Land Office: About the GLOTexas General Land Office: The Alamo OverviewTexas Permanent School Fund: Our History

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government andRegulatory Affairs, discuss the upcoming start of the 89th Legislative Session, which takes place onTuesday, January 14. In addition, they highlight Todd’s personal experiences as a former member of theTexas House and Senate, as well as what to expect and key priorities for the 140-day session.--Texas Tribune: Texas 2024 General Election ResultsKEYE-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.--TXOGA: 2024 Annual Energy & Economic Impact ReportTXOGA: Economic Insights

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 electricity infrastructure to meet the needs of a rapidly growing Texas.--TXOGA: TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Features 66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Governor Greg Abbott

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 President Claudia Sheinbaum will affect the energy sector and working relationships across Mexico, Texas, and the United States.--TXOGA: TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Features 66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Governor Greg Abbott

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.--TXOGA: Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production, Storage and Pipeline Capacity Keep Texas Winter ReadyTXOGA: Natural Gas FactsTXOGA: Winter ReadyReuters: In January 2024, North Dakota production across the Bakken Shale fell by half, largely due to extreme cold weather.

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.--Port of Corpus Christi: The Port has been in operation since 1926 and has become the nation’s largest energy export gateway and the third-largest export port for crude oil in the world. The Port boasts a 54-foot-deep channel, three Class I railroads – BNSF, CPKC, and UP – and a location adjacent to connecting Texas highways Interstate 37 and Highway 181. With these assets at their disposal, their mission is and always will be to leverage commerce to drive prosperity for Corpus Christi and the coastal bend.KIII-TV (CBS-Corpus Christi): Port of Corpus Christi's $681M ship channel expansion project nears completionReuters: Cheniere Energy moves closer to starting new Texas LNG export operation

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.--TXOGA: Texas TXOGA Hosts Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in San AntonioWOAI-TV: AI and Data Centers Boost Demand on Texas Power GridOdessa American: Get Ready, Oil Business. Here Comes AI

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.--Texas Tribune: Texas 2024 General Election ResultsAP: Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated votersReuters: Republicans widen Senate majority, on track to win House