Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association

09/15/2026

HAPPENING NOW: The Texas House Committee on Energy Resources is meeting today, September 15, starting at 11:30 a.m., to hear public and invited testimony on interim legislative charges. Watch a live video broadcast of this hearing here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/.

09/14/2026

The Railroad Commission of Texas' Office of Public Engagement will host a Listening Session tomorrow, Sept. 15, providing the public an opportunity to express their opinions and ask Railroad Commission staff questions. Registration is required in advance. See details: https://bit.ly/3UGpWWy .

We want to hear from you!

Join the RRC’s Office of Public Engagement for a Listening Session, now offered both in person and virtually.

Learn more about the agency and share your feedback on our regulatory oversight.

📅 September 15 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 William B. Travis Building, Room 1.111
💻 Join virtually by visiting https://bit.ly/3UGpWWy

09/14/2026

📢 Grant Opportunity for Texas Operators: Applications are officially open for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW)! Over $100 million in funding is available to help permanently plug eligible low-producing wells. See full details here: ow.ly/CvO450ZLe0W .

Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) Opens Well Application Period. Read more here. 👉 https://ow.ly/CvO450ZLe0W

09/14/2026

The Texas House Committee on Energy Resources will be meeting this morning, Sept. 14, starting at 8:30 a.m. to review several important issues, including produced water. A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available to watch: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/.

09/11/2026

Record energy production continues! 🇺🇸🛢️

According to U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. crude oil production will average a record 13.8 million b/d in 2026, led by steady expansion in the Permian Basin (projected to average 6.8 million b/d, up 3% YoY).

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4a6pyv5m .

09/08/2026

Texas legislative committees are holding important interim hearings right now that will shape many of the policy priorities for the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session. The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association's experienced team continues to closely track all legislative developments on behalf of the association's members.

Get involved with TIPRO by visiting www.tipro.org !

09/02/2026

Join the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America and Houston Producers Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for our monthly luncheon at the Houston Petroleum Club, featuring commentary from industry leader California Resources Corporation President and CEO Francisco Leon.

Register now by visiting https://tinyurl.com/murab3mc .

08/14/2026

U.S. natural gas production is on track for a new record high this year!📈

According to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration:
🔹 Marketed natural gas production is forecasted to average 122.5 Bcf/d in 2026 (up from 118.5 Bcf/d in 2025).
🔹 Expansion is being led by the Permian Basin and Haynesville regions.

See more below⬇️

We forecast U.S. marketed production will average 122.5 Bcf/d in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 118.5 Bcf/d set in 2025. https://bit.ly/4zeYkaE

08/11/2026

The Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee is meeting this morning at the state capitol in Austin for an important interim legislative hearing -- watch live online here: https://tinyurl.com/4h2t6ue6 .

08/07/2026

Ed Longanecker, President of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, knows that a thriving West Texas supports our entire state. The oil and gas industry plays a vital role in Texas’ powerful economy and growing job market – we must ensure our infrastructure can keep up.