Mar. 7—AUSTIN — On the fourth biennial Texas Energy Day, over 600 oil and natural gas industry people came to the Capitol Wednesday to meet legislators and tell their side of the story about supplying power for the state and nation.

State Reps. Brooks Landgraf and Tom Craddick say the event is an indispensable way of maintaining the industry's statewide support.

"Texas Energy Day is a big deal," said Landgraf, chairman of the House Environmental Regulation Committee. "It's an opportunity for legislators from across the state to learn exactly how the Texas miracle has been made possible and why the state needs to step up and defend the industry from federal regulators.

"Members from the major energy-producing regions of the state are given platforms to speak and companies engaged in production send employees and representatives from office to office to tell their stories," the Odessa Republican said. "This year I'm focusing on bringing back a portion of oil and gas production taxes to benefit regions like the Permian Basin so we can continue to make Texas a global force for good."

Craddick, R-Midland, a member of the House Energy Resources and Ways and Means committees, said the Permian Basin "and all Texas oil and gas basins provide the tools to fuel and operate our world.

"These areas continue to generate the resources we need to support all Texans and celebrating their accomplishments with my elected colleagues is a true honor," Craddick said. "Educating other communities on the importance of oil and gas in Texas is important to our success."

Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples reported Wednesday that more than 60 companies and organizations had partnered with TXOGA to stage the event, which had been held during each legislative session since 2017.

"Texas Energy Day is an opportunity to showcase the many ways this industry is enhancing lives, growing economies and protecting the environment," Staples said. "A robust oil and natural gas industry matters to all Texans whether you live near the oil patch or not.

"Industry's ongoing investment and commitment to innovation are delivering economic and energy security for all Texans, every American and many of our allies around the world."

Sponsors were Chevron, ExxonMobil, Marathon Oil, Marathon Petroleum, Mobile Energy Learning Unit, Moody High School Robotics Team presented by CITGO, Permian Road Safety Coalition, Texas Hydrogen Alliance, Texas Propane Gas Association, Apache, BP America, Cheniere, ConocoPhillips, Delek, Diamondback Energy, Energy Transfer, EOG Resources.

Also, Freeport LNG, Houston CCS Alliance, Kinder Morgan, Ovintiv, Occidental Petroleum, PDC Energy, Pioneer Natural Resources, Plains All American Pipeline, Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners, Sempra Infrastructure, Targa Resources, Texas Pipeline Association, Texas Hydrogen Alliance, TotalEnergies, Texas Propane Gas Association.

Also, Valero, Western Midstream, American Association of Professional Landmen, Associated Builders and Contractors, Texas Coastal Bend Rio Grande Valley Council, Consumer Energy Alliance, Consumer Energy Education Foundation, Energy Workforce and Technology Council, Energy Education Foundation, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Energy Transition Initiative, Independent Petroleum Association of America.

Also, Life: Powered, Longview Chamber of Commerce, Monahans Chamber of Commerce, NAPE, North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Permian Road Safety Coalition, Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Rio Grande Valley Partnership, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Pipeliners Association, San Patricio County Economic Development Corp., South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable, Texans for Natural Gas, Ted Walters & Associates, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Association of Business.

Also, Texas Association of Manufacturers, Texas Chemical Council, Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners, Texas Ports Association, Texas Produced Water Consortium, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Texas Royalty Council, Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition, TXOGA Insurance Agency, Women's Energy Network and Young Professionals in Energy.