Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association

05/29/2026

“While certain industry segments like direct extraction have seen contraction as companies improve efficiency, the broader upstream sector is growing, job demand remains robust and production continues setting records," TIPRO President Ed Longanecker told The Center Square.

Read more here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_348a1a2f-b637-4427-b067-7a2144fdde19.html .

(The Center Square) - The upstream sector of the Texas oil and natural gas industry posted modest job gains in April, according to the latest data released by the Texas

05/26/2026

According to the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, employment in the Texas upstream sector increased by 400 jobs between March and April 2026.

See more from Rigzone here: https://tinyurl.com/ykht6zpk .

Texas upstream employment increased in April, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) said.

05/26/2026

Today is election day here in Texas for the primary runoff, Tuesday, May 26. 🗳️

Get out and vote and make your voice heard in choosing party nominees. Before heading out, be sure to check your local polling locations, hours, voting times, what you need to bring, and other important reminders at VoteTexas.gov.

Make your voting plan and get voter information at VoteTexas.gov.

05/19/2026

The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association's latest industry employment report for March shows Houston, Midland and Odessa leading the state in new oil and natural gas job postings. From engineers to supervisors and technicians, the Texas upstream sector is hiring.

See more here: https://tipro.org/news/texas-upstream-employment-shows-notable-increase-in-march/ .

Austin, Texas – Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. According to TIPR...

05/18/2026

⭐Reminder: Early Voting for Texas' Primary Runoff Election starts today and will run through Friday, May 22. Election Day for the Texas Primary Runoff is next Tuesday, May 26.

To find a voting location near you, go to www.votetexas.gov .

Early voting for the primary runoff election is now open across Texas, beginning today, May 18, and running through May 22.🗳️

This is an important opportunity for Texas voters to participate in the democratic process and help decide party nominees ahead of Election Day on May 26th. Make your voting plan early and be sure to check your local polling locations, hours, and requirements before heading out.

Visit VoteTexas.gov to confirm your voter registration status, find polling locations, and learn more about early voting in your area.

05/15/2026

Employment in the Texas upstream sector increased by 1,800 jobs between February and March 2026, according to a new workforce analysis by the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association.

Read more about industry employment trends from Rigzone: https://www.rigzone.com/news/texas_upstream_employment_rises-15-may-2026-183701-article/ .

'The increase in upstream employment in March ... demonstrates the strength and resilience of our industry', TIPRO President Ed Longanecker said.

05/15/2026

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to prevent future presidential administrations from pausing or delaying LNG export approvals. Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association President Ed Longanecker said the bill would help reduce regulatory uncertainty while supporting continued investment in natural gas production, pipelines and LNG export infrastructure.

Read more about the proposed LNG Export Security Act, introduced Thursday by Senators John Cornyn and John Fetterman, from World Oil here: https://worldoil.com/news/2026/5/14/bipartisan-senate-bill-targets-future-lng-export-moratoriums/ .

A bipartisan Senate bill backed by TIPRO and EWTC aims to prevent future LNG export permit moratoriums by strengthening protections for U.S. LNG approvals under the Natural Gas Act.

05/14/2026

The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association expresses strong support of the bipartisan LNG Export Security Act, introduced today by Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Senator John Fetterman, which would provide greater regulatory certainty for U.S. natural gas producers and LNG exporters: https://tinyurl.com/ydpydheu .

Austin, Texas – U.S. Senators John Cornyn of Texas and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania today introduced the LNG Export Security Act, a bipartisan measure that would amend the Natural Gas Act to prevent future presidential administrations from pausing, blocking or delaying liquefied natural gas (LNG...

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming Elk Range Royalties President and CEO Charlie Shufeldt as our featured speaker at the upcoming May 19th luncheon hosted by the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, HPF | HOUSTON PRODUCERS FORUM and Independent Petroleum Association of America.

This monthly luncheon offers great industry insights and high-level networking with Houston's top energy producers and professionals -- sign up today and secure your seat by visiting https://tinyurl.com/47mykdzd !