What’s In It For You – PPROA – Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association

What's In It For You?

Why PPROA?

What’s In It For You?

Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association, founded in 1929, is an oil and gas association but, What’s in it for you? What benefit do we serve?

PPROA is a non-profit industry association, governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members, to provide public relations, education, political donations, lobbying and publishing; however, our focus is collaboration between member companies.

Unlike the international giants like Exxon and Chevron, the oil and gas industry in our region is made up of independent producers—families and small businesses trying to make a living. PPROA is here to give these smaller producers a collective voice in Austin and Washington D.C. Without representation, many of us would be left vulnerable to harmful regulations and policies. By joining PPROA, you help us pool resources, amplifying our voice and influence. Our lobbyist, a former Railroad Commission Chief of Staff, has played a crucial role in rolling back burdensome regulations that disproportionately impact independent operators. With over a decade of experience at the Texas Capitol, he has successfully fought off harmful legislation while getting us in front of key decision-makers.

Your membership makes our collective voice even stronger. The more members we have, the more influence we can wield—not just by showing strength in numbers but also by providing the essential resources needed to fight back against harmful policies and educate the public on the vital role oil and gas play in America’s energy security. As our membership grows, we aim to expand our public relations and communications efforts to win over hearts and minds, countering the negative narratives pushed by environmental activists. This means launching campaigns that tell the real story of how independent producers fuel our country, create jobs, and provide affordable energy to American families. We will showcase the everyday heroes behind this industry—small business owners and families whose livelihoods depend on oil and gas. By growing our influence, we can shift the public perception from vilification to understanding, ensuring that the independent oil and gas sector remains a vital, respected part of America’s future. Together, we can secure not only our businesses but also our legacy in the nation’s energy landscape.

Our Main Goal

To attempt to influence public policy in a direction favorable to each of our members’ needs.

Our Primary Purposes

Lobby and represent membership before political parties, state and federal agencies
Develop policy and position papers
Act as your voice with regard to proposed legislation that impacts our industry.

What Does Your Membership Provide?

Lobbyist in Austin
Representation before local, state and federal agencies
Policy, position papers, legislation
Conferences
Networking
Representation before civic and service organizations, media & schools
Disbursement of industry information to members
Educational meetings, classes, materials and training
Governmental Affairs Committee
Newsletter – The Pipeline
A deeper connection to other peer industry groups while maintaining your personal connection with PPROA

PPROA Provides Critical Information Through:

Association Website: The association’s corporate website conveys the association’s aims and objectives, promotes products and services, explains the benefits of membership to prospective members, and provides online member businesses listing.
Members’ Newsletter – The Pipeline: Contains industry news, editorials, and association events. The Pipeline is distributed to members via email and is used to promote members’ businesses to potential new customers through advertising and guest columns.
Membership Directory: The bi-annual directory promotes member businesses to a wide audience, member profiles, provides a products and services guide, advertising and editorials.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association (PPROA) is to serve the oil and gas producers, royalty owners, and industry stakeholders in the Panhandle region through policy advocacy, education, and membership engagement opportunities.

Become a PPROA Member Today!

806-352-5637

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Current Members Are Saying

Randy J. O’Neal H&L Exploration Company, LLC

PPROA and its leadership have worked tirelessly for royalty owners, operators, service companies, and the community to provide information on energy policy and lobbying for the oil and gas industry. PPROA is the first source for information on energy legislation and policy as well as RRC rule making.
Judy and her staff work tirelessly to influence the RRC on weatherization and critical infrastructure as well facilitating much needed discussion on gas contracts and energy policy. PPROA is the voice of the industry in the Panhandle of Texas.

Tyler Rufenacht Questa Energy Corporation

My family has been a producer/operator in the Texas Panhandle for 40 years and have been members of PPROA ever since. There is no other organization that works tirelessly for the benefit of the Texas Panhandle oil and gas industry like PPROA. Whether you are an operator, royalty owner, or service company I believe PPROA provides an invaluable service that will help your company navigate RRC rules, legislation, contract issues, and much more. Judy and her team work nonstop to make sure our members have the most up to date information on all the issues impacting our area and to make sure our voice is heard in Austin. An absolute must to join if you want to stay informed.

Cooper Sanders Quest Drilling

As a service provider, PPROA has been a great avenue to build and establish lasting relationships with industry peers and operators. Advocating for the Panhandle and keeping us aware of all the challenges our industry faces has been one of the many benefits our membership has provided.

Cade Carter, Operations Manager J-Brex Company, Amarillo, Tx

In a time where the future vitality of the US O&G industry seems very much in doubt due to political headwinds and constant assault via unnecessary regulations, there is no more important professional association to belong to than one who is actively lobbying on behalf of the industry and the companies that make it up. Within that subset of professional associations, PPROA is really unique because they truly have kept the best interests of the small private operators at the core of what they’re doing, even as the larger organizations have largely abandoned them. I am extremely thankful for the work that they have done and are continuing to do on our behalf, they will become only more invaluable in my opinion.

Colby Oates V. P. John Oates Company

The PPROA was instrumental in navigating the CIX/CID filing system. It was a blessing to have someone with the correct information to lean on while deciphering what the state needed.

Lee Porter, President LeJan, Inc.

PPROA is my go-to source of information for all things relating to the oil and gas industry and how that information impacts our company.
When working with the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin, it is not always possible to talk with someone that has actual field experience. Consequently, their understanding of my problem may be limited. I can always depend on PPROA to have the experience and knowledge necessary to help. I especially appreciate the help I received in trying to comply with the Critical Infrastructure mess and the efforts of PPROA to solidify the limits requiring reporting.

John Kuhn Royalty Owner

Judy, I wanted to thank you profusely for putting me in touch with an oil & gas attorney who is well versed in assisting royalty owner issues. After visiting with you, he is the perfect match with my background and mental makeup. Again, thank you so much, I really owe you big time.
Texas desperately needs a Royalty Owners Protection Statute! The only recourse for the royalty owner, regarding an operator’s bad and illegal conduct, is for the royalty owner to sue, which you know can get horribly expensive.
I would be happy to work with you and Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association on drafting something to protect exposed royalty owners.

Client

Judy Stark (PPROA) made me aware of the CID ruling from the onset. She was instrumental in bringing awareness industry wide of the restraints being placed on the independent producers. Judy represents the Panhandle Producers routinely and we are her number one priority. Her working knowledge of our industry is beneficial to all of us because she understands us. She broke down every part of the written regulation for the producers, mid-streamers, and the purchasers. She rallied amongst the industry leaders and opened the lines of communications. She asked the questions and shared the answers. She helped me understand the broadness of the regulation. She listened when we needed help and separation from the ruling and voiced our concerns. She testified on our behalf in Austin and spent numerous hours making them listen to us through her voice and actions. Judy was a PITBULL, ripping the rule apart, then clenched down on it and never gave up. Her success was of GREAT benefit to those she represented. MANY THANKS!!

James McCown Energon Oil, Inc.

I’ve been a member of PPROA for approximately 40 years. The ways the Assn has helped me (especially last 10 years or so) are more than I will be able to mention. Whether it was dealing with the latest regulation from RRC, EPA, Fish and Wildlife or other agencies PPROA was always there to help me with information and contacts. Sometimes it would be as simple as finding the name or address of someone not in the directory. And of course the conventions always provided quality speakers.

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Partnerships

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