Also registered under: Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas Oil & Gas Association, Texas Oil & Gas Association, Inc.. The Ethics Commission records each spelling separately; this page shows only the exact name above.
About this data
Anyone paid to communicate with the Texas Legislature or a state agency to influence legislation or administrative action must register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission. Each registration lists the lobbyist's clients and the subject areas they work on. Compensation is a self-reported bracket, not an exact figure, and a payment type of “prospective” means the lobbyist has registered but reported no compensation yet. Registration is with a branch of government — it does not indicate contact with, or support from, any specific officeholder.
2026 registrations
| Lobbyist | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasher, Warren P. (Mr.) | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Rusing, Shannon (Mrs.) | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 12, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Staples, D. Todd (Mr.) | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 12, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
2024 registrations
| Lobbyist | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasher, Warren P. (Mr.) | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Rusing, Shannon (Mrs.) | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 9, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Staples, D. Todd (Mr.) | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 9, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |