Texas Oil & Gas Association

What Texas Oil & Gas Association does

Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1919 and headquartered at 304 West 13th Street, Austin, Texas. It describes itself as the oldest and largest oil and gas trade association in Texas and represents the full industry value chain, from small independents to majors such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BP, Diamondback Energy, Occidental, EOG Resources, Devon, Apache, and Marathon Petroleum, as well as midstream operators (Targa, Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer), refiners (Valero), and a broad affiliate base of oilfield service and technology companies. The association's primary function is collective advocacy and policy representation: it engages with the Texas Railroad Commission, the state legislature, and federal policymakers on issues including produced water, orphan wells, eminent domain, pipelines, LNG export permitting, taxation, and seismicity.

TXOGA does not develop proprietary technology products. Its portfolio of member-facing services comprises (i) annual and monthly economic research (the Energy & Economic Impact Report and the Monthly Energy Economics Review), (ii) the TXOGA Talks podcast, (iii) flagship and regional events (Lone Star Energy Forum, Texas Energy Day, Coastal Energy Series, Energy Elevated Technology Showcase, Ad Valorem Tax Committee conferences), and (iv) a Workers' Compensation Safety Group insurance program operated through TXOGA Insurance Agency that returned $1.65 million in dividends to members in 2026. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership dues (standard, affiliate, and formula tiers), event sponsorships and registration fees, and insurance service commissions. Membership is sold on a subscription basis with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing, and is acquired primarily through event-driven engagement (Lone Star Energy Forum, NAPE Summit, regional luncheons) supplemented by direct outreach from dedicated Membership Directors.

The organization operates with an 11-50 person staff (approximately 10-20 named in the data), led by President Todd Staples and including a Chief Economist (Dean Foreman, Ph.D.), two Vice Presidents of Government and Regulatory Affairs, a General Counsel, and senior membership and events staff. Strategic priorities evident from recent activity include federal LNG export permitting advocacy (citing ~$200 billion of investment and 18,000-54,000 jobs at stake), expanded partnerships on safety (UTA Oil & Gas Safety Conference, Permian Road Safety Coalition), and broadening its content footprint via podcasting and a technology showcase that surfaces oilfield innovation vendors.

Name

Texas Oil & Gas Association

Legal name

Texas Oil & Gas Association

Website

https://txoga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is the oldest and largest Texas oil and gas trade association, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Austin. It provides policy advocacy, economic research, events, and a workers' compensation insurance program to producers, midstream operators, refiners, and service companies across the Texas oil and gas value chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association / Oil and Gas Industry Advocacy

NAICS

Crude Petroleum Extraction (21112), Natural Gas Extraction (211130), Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (48621), Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910)

SIC

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (1311), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Pipe Lines (No Natural Gas) (4610)

akta.pro primary industry

FERC/PHMSA/State Commission Rule Compliance (Cross-Regulatory) (EUAJAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interstate & Intrastate Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines (EUAAACAB), LPG / Propane-Butane Products Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAH)

Keywords

• Oil and gas advocacy
• Trade association services
• Energy policy research
• Industry networking events
• Regulatory representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TXOGA generates revenue primarily through membership dues from oil and gas companies of all sizes, from small independents to major producers. The association offers multiple membership tiers including regular membership, affiliate membership, and formula membership.
2. Event Sponsorships and Registration: The association generates revenue through event sponsorships, registration fees, and partnership arrangements for its various conferences, forums, and regional events.
3. Insurance Services: TXOGA operates an insurance agency offering workers' compensation safety group programs and other insurance products to member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is a statewide trade association that represents every facet of the Texas oil and natural gas industry. It sells membership services (regular, affiliate, and formula tiers) that provide access to issue-driven committees, policy advocacy at the state and federal level, networking events, economic research publications, and a Workers' Compensation Safety Group insurance program operated through TXOGA Insurance Agency.

Product overview

TXOGA is a statewide trade association representing the Texas oil and gas industry. Rather than a unified software product, TXOGA offers a portfolio of membership services including annual economic impact research reports (Energy & Economic Impact Report, Monthly Energy Economics Review), the TXOGA Talks podcast series, industry events and conferences (Lone Star Energy Forum, Energy Elevated Technology Showcase, Ad Valorem Tax Conference), and a Workers' Compensation Safety Group insurance program. These services support industry advocacy, education, networking, and member benefits rather than technology product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TXOGA Energy & Economic Impact Report

Quantifiable outcome

• $27 billion in state/local taxes and royalties documented in FY 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAPE (North American Petroleum Expo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026TXOGA is a proud endorsing sponsor of NAPE Summit, the #1 marketplace for energy sourcing in the United States. The partnership brings thousands of industry professionals together annually in Houston for deal-making, networking, and industry education across both traditional oil and gas and emerging energy sectors.
• UTA Oil & Gas Safety ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025TXOGA partners with University of Texas at Arlington's annual Oil & Gas Safety Conference, which brings together industry and regulators (OSHA, EPA) to educate on safety, health, and environmental compliance in the oil and gas sector.
• Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025TXOGA Insurance Agency partners with PRSC on road safety initiatives in the Permian Basin, hosting luncheons in Midland to promote safety practices for heavy vehicle traffic in oilfield operations.
• STEER (South Texas Energy & Economic Review) Eagle Ford Excellence AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025TXOGA partners with STEER on the Eagle Ford Excellence Awards recognizing companies making positive impacts in South Texas through community investment, environmental stewardship, innovation, and neighborhood impression. Awards include categories for both small and large organizations.
• Energy Elevated Technology Showcase PresenterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025TXOGA showcases innovative technologies from companies including Buxus (Most Innovative Award winner), FutureOn (Audience Favorite), VanGuard (Most Innovative Award), Firm App, SandX, and TexNet at its annual technology showcase event.
• Hart Energy SUPER DUGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2025TXOGA partners with Hart Energy SUPER DUG event focused on the DUG (Durable Upstream Growth) sector, supporting industry visibility and professional development.
• Hart Energy Influential Women in Energy LuncheonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2025TXOGA is a proud partner of the Hart Energy Influential Women in Energy Luncheon, an event recognizing and connecting women leaders in the energy industry.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Petroleum Institute (API): The largest U.S. oil and gas trade association, representing the entire value chain from producers to refiners. Most direct analogue to TXOGA but at national scope, with overlapping advocacy, standards-setting, and statistical reporting missions.

Direct peers

• American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC): Trade association for independent U.S. upstream producers. Highly comparable member profile (independent E&Ps in Texas) and parallel advocacy, data, and regulatory engagement functions, but focused at the federal level rather than Texas-only.
• Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO): Texas-based trade association representing independent producers and royalty owners. Most direct intra-state peer to TXOGA, competing for the same independent-producer dues and policy influence in Austin.
• Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA): National association for independent oil and natural gas producers. Comparable advocacy, research, and member-service model aimed at independent E&P members operating in Texas and other states.
• GPA Midstream Association: Trade association for the midstream gas processing and NGL industry. Overlaps TXOGA's midstream membership (Targa, Energy Transfer, Kinder Morgan) with technical standards, statistics, and federal advocacy.

Regional players

• Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA): State-level O&G trade association in Louisiana, the other half of the Texas-Louisiana LNG export corridor. Operates a similar advocacy/events/membership model but for a different state.
• Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA): State-level trade association for Oklahoma independents. Mirrors TXOGA's regional advocacy, events, and data publication model but with a smaller producer base in a different regulatory jurisdiction.
• New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA): New Mexico's statewide O&G trade association. Closely comparable state-level advocacy model covering Permian producers, with overlapping themes around produced water, seismicity, and regulation.
• Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA): Colorado's state-level O&G association. Comparable structure but operating under more restrictive state regulatory conditions, offering a useful contrast for TXOGA's regulatory environment.

Others

• Hart Energy: Energy industry media and events company that co-produces NAPE Summit, SUPER DUG, and the Influential Women in Energy luncheon with TXOGA. Adjacent enabling partner in the events and thought-leadership ecosystem rather than a direct trade-association peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TXOGA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TexasOilGasAssociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/TexasOilandGasAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-oil-and-gas-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/txoga

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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