Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Texas produced 1,805 million barrels of crude oil, representing 42.3% of total U.S. crude oil production.
- Texas natural gas gross withdrawals reached 28.3 trillion cubic feet in 2022, accounting for 28% of U.S. total.
- The Permian Basin in Texas produced 5.9 million barrels per day of oil in Q4 2023, up 12% from previous year.
- In 2023, Texas energy industry employed 450,000 direct jobs in oil and gas extraction.
- Oil and gas support activities in Texas supported 180,000 jobs in 2022.
- Texas pipeline transportation employed 25,000 workers in 2023.
- Texas energy industry contributed $240 billion to state GDP in 2022.
- Oil and gas sector taxes generated $25 billion for Texas in 2023.
- Texas energy exports valued at $150 billion in LNG and oil in 2022.
- ERCOT installed wind capacity reached 40,600 MW in 2023.
- Texas solar capacity hit 18,500 MW at end of 2023.
- Permian Basin has 50,000 active oil wells in 2023.
- Texas produces 25% of U.S. wind energy with 40 GW capacity in 2023.
- Texas installed 4.5 GW new solar capacity in 2023 alone.
- Wind generated 23% of Texas electricity in 2022.
Texas leads America in energy production, jobs, and economic impact across all fuel types.
Economic Impact Statistics
Economic Impact Statistics Interpretation
Employment Statistics
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Infrastructure Statistics
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Production Statistics
Production Statistics Interpretation
Renewable Energy Statistics
Renewable Energy Statistics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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