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Texas oil and gas pulled in nearly $16 billion in taxes and royalties last year as the industry recovers from pandemic downturn

Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on January 12, 2022 · The Texas Oil and Gas Association's annual energy and economic impact report says both taxes and royalties paid to the state went up by more than 20% over the previous fiscal year.

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Weekly Oil & Gas Update: Industry Groups Criticize Biden’s Move To Block Keystone XL

Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on January 21, 2021 · Trade groups representing the oil and gas industry say revoking a key permit needed for cross-border construction of the pipeline will cost jobs. Plus: ExxonMobil is accused of over-valuing a key asset in the Permian Basin. 

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2 Texas House Bills Look To Curb Natural Gas Flaring

Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on January 6, 2021 · One bill would significantly limit the practice of natural gas flaring and venting. The other House Bill directs the state to further study the impacts.

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Revenue From Oil And Gas Down By 30 Percent In Fiscal 2016 In Texas

Florian Martin

Posted on February 21, 2017 · The Texas Oil and Gas Association has released new economic data.

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The week in politics (Oct. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 25, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: From the House Speaker saga, to local election developments, to why the Lieutenant Governor is spending campaign funds on Israeli bonds, we seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.

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Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion, marking second major buyout this month as oil prices surge

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Posted on October 23, 2023 · The Chevron-Hess deal comes less than two weeks after Exxon Mobil said that it would acquire Pioneer Natural Resources for about $60 billion. Crude prices are up 9% this year.

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Abandoned oil and gas sites aren’t just in the Texas oil fields. They’re offshore, too.

Troy Schulze

Posted on October 9, 2023 · We learn about the need to address some sites in Trinity Bay from Texas Monthly's Russell Gold.

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Third special session begins (Oct. 9, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 9, 2023 · On Monday's show: A third special session of the Texas Legislature begins today. The focus of this one includes school vouchers and the creation of a state deportation force. And we get the latest on the Astros' playoff run.

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