It may not feel like it, but winter isn’t over yet! In this episode of TXOGA Talks, we’re taking a look back at Winter Storm Fern and unpacking how energy infrastructure actually performed, the role of natural gas in supporting the electric grid, and why this story of resilience matters for every Texan.

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by the 75th Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for a breakdown of the upcoming March 2026 Primary Election and how to participate in the political process. In addition, they discuss election trends, the political landscape, and why it’s important to vote and support pro-energy candidates and policies.

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Tune in to the latest episode of TXOGA Talks for a breakdown of TXOGA’s newly released Energy & Economic Impact Report, highlighting the Texas oil and natural gas industry’s $27 billion paid in state and local taxes and state royalties. That amount translates to nearly $74 million every day that pays for Texas’ public schools, universities, roads, first responders and other essential services.

To learn more about the far-reaching impacts of industry’s contributions to the Texas economy, read the full report: https://www.txoga.org/2025eeir