2025S0028-1 01/14/25
By: Birdwell S.R. No. 20
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas energy industry and to join its members and
partners in celebrating Texas Energy Day at the Capitol on
February 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Texas leads the nation in oil and natural gas
production, pipeline miles, and refining capacity, all of which
have led to an unprecedented level of national energy security;
the oil and natural gas industry plays a fundamental role in the
state's robust economy and is responsible for directly and
indirectly creating more than one million Texas jobs; and
WHEREAS, Taxes and royalties from Texas oil and natural
gas serve as primary funding for the Economic Stabilization Fund,
the Permanent School Fund, the Permanent University Fund, and the
State Highway Fund; last year, Texas school districts received
nearly $3 billion in property taxes collected from industry
holdings, and Texas counties received more than $1 billion in
industry tax revenue; and
WHEREAS, The oil and natural gas industry helps to power
economic prosperity, fortifies the state's energy security, and
makes possible the vast majority of products and materials
citizens use every day; it is indeed fitting that the Texas
energy industry and its partners be recognized for their
contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas energy
industry and all who have contributed to the state's thriving oil
and natural gas industry and extend to them best wishes for a
rewarding Texas Energy Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special event.