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Upstream/exploration and production (E&P) operators and investors must constantly adapt to evolving regulations, risk, and commodity prices. The changing landscape of energy requires a nimble and proactive approach to managing the opportunities and challenges in the space — especially difficult issues like finding access to capital and exiting assets.

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Private Equity and Climate Change: Now the Work Begins

Weaver’s Mike Collier examines recent trends in private equity investments in energy transition projects and the sector’s driving deal activity.

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Louisiana and Texas Severance Tax Legislation Changes: What You Need to Know

New severance tax changes in Louisiana and Texas may lower costs for qualifying oil and gas wells. Explore what’s changed and who qualifies.

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Texas Comptroller Draws a New Line in the Sand Effective October 1, 2025

Texas expands sales tax exemptions for extraction equipment. Learn more about the upcoming policy shift.

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Colorado Severance Tax: Filing Requirements for Royalty Owners and Oil and Gas Operators

Ensure compliance with Colorado severance tax rules for oil and gas operators and royalty owners. We outline the filing steps and key deadlines.

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A Practical Guide to Texas Severance Tax Exemptions for Oil & Gas Operators

Explore how Texas severance tax exemptions support oil and gas producers by reducing costs and improving project returns.

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The Benefits of Direct Pay Permits in Texas’ Oil and Gas Industry

Texas’ direct pay permits can streamline tax compliance, improve cash flow and reduce costs for oil and gas companies.

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At Weaver, we know energy.

With offices from Houston to Dallas to Midland to Fort Worth, we serve more than 1,000 traditional upstream clients, from smaller independents to multinational energy giants. We offer in-depth knowledge of E&P issues, a deep bench of professionals experienced across the full spectrum of energy interests, and a broad and deep understanding of your business. Our teams are particularly experienced in serving private-equity-sponsored oil and gas companies.

We are deeply familiar with the issues you face, from uncertain credit markets to frequent legislative and tax changes, consolidation, regulatory and environmental oversight, health and safety concerns, data security, and other areas of potential risk.

What Makes Weaver Different?

Dedicated audit/tax planning for efficient engagements, minimizing requests to your staff and providing a high level of partner interaction
Consistent industry teams that understand your business, industry and market conditions
Involvement in oil and gas organizations – we have a vast network and focus on referrals
Global, full service offerings for the energy space
Consultative approach, not just compliance-driven
Boots on the ground, with a large presence in the communities we serve
Private equity focus: investor confidence, deadline-driven, efficiency
Commitment to staff development with specialized training on the energy side

How Can Weaver Help You?

State & Local Tax Services

Tax overpayment recovery and audit defense
Sales and use tax consulting and compliance
Property tax consulting and compliance
Income and franchise tax consulting and compliance
Compliance automation, outsourcing and co-sourcing
Corporate relocation services
Motor fuels and excise tax

International Tax Services

Federal Tax Services and Strategic Planning

Private client services
Business tax services
Tax M&A and due diligence
R&D tax credits
Federal and state tax credit reviews (oil & gas)
Strategic tax planning
- Carried interest analysis
- Property by property recapture analysis
- M&A purchase price allocation guidance
- Institutional and foreign investor structuring
- Rate arbitrate transactional analysis (ordinary vs. capital gains)
- Focus on management team tax implications and planning
- Life-cycle focused tax strategy (acquisition, operational, disposition)