The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association says Congress’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” for 2025-26 appropriations is a big win for Texas energy producers and independent oil and gas operators across the country.

“By establishing a streamlined permitting process, rolling back costly regulations and restoring certainty to federal leasing, this legislation ushers in a new era of American energy dominance,” TIPRO President Ed Longanecker said from Austin. “As the epicenter of oil and natural gas, many of these changes will directly impact Texas’ operators and the expansion of energy infrastructure projects to meet growing demand.

“TIPRO applauds the leadership of elected officials in Washington, D.C., who support the oil and natural gas industry and are taking action to advance consequential policy.”

Longanecker said Congress will now turn its attention to reforming the nation’s complicated and outdated permitting system.

“Although comprehensive permitting reform remains elusive, there are bipartisan discussions taking place about trying to find a compromise on this important issue,” he said. “TIPRO has engaged with various stakeholders and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation to encourage action on this strategic imperative.

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