Document 93 - Attachment 1
U.S. De mrtment of the Interior -- Office of the Secretary
Event Information Request Form
To ensure the appropriate individual within the Department of the Interior is participating at your event and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to confirm a speaker or as an attendee at an external event.
Please respond to the questions below and send your response to scheduling_interior@ios.doi.gov. Providing detailed responses and including all requested attachments in one single submission will assist with a timely turnaround.
If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Herrington at (202) 431-0623
Date Request was sent in: 4/16/2025
Event Date: Please note if the date is flexible
Friday, November 21, 2025
Event Title: Event Time: 12:30 PM
TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Please note if the event is weekly, monthly, annual, etc. Event Total Time: 30-40 min Exact Speaking Time: 30-40 min Speech/Remarks Length: 30-40 min
Event Location: Irving, TX
*If it's a dinner please provide the name the reservation will be under.
Virtual Platform: Link:
OR Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colina Address: 4150 North Macarthur Boulevard City & State: Irving, Texas 75038
Contact information: Kristen Fuchs and Lindsay McMillan O: 512-461-6631
Identify if organizing and day of contact(s) is the same or different
Organizing Contact(s): O: (b) (6)
Kristen Fuchs
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kfuchs@txoga.org
Lindsay McMillan
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lmcmillan@txoga.org
Day of Contact(s):
Kristen Fuchs
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kfuchs@txoga.org
Lindsay McMillan
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Imcmillan@txoga.org
Brief event description and purpose:
Description (please identify whether the event is a fundraising event): Not a fundraiser.
Purpose:
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Identify the desired role of the Secretary.
Secretary Burgum is invited to be our keynote speaker. He could provide a formal speech or participate in a moderated interview, whichever he prefers.
Roles (select one): Keynote Panelist Brief Remarks (opening/closing) Attendee Only Other:
If you are requesting remarks, are there any specific issues you would like the Secretary to highlight/address in his remarks?
If the Secretary is not able to attend, is a surrogate desired?
If yes, anyone specific?
HOST AND SPONSOR
Who are the event host(s)?
Host(s):
Please identify and provide background on the
Todd Staples, TXOGA President
event host(s) as well as any other organization
involved in the Event.
Background:
Todd Staples was named President of the Texas Oil
and Gas Association in November of 2014. Founded
in 1919, TXOGA is the oldest and largest oil and gas
trade association in Texas representing every facet of
the industry. Staples leads a dynamic team whose
mission is to support TXOGA's vast and diverse
membership, which represents over 90% of Texas'
crude oil and natural gas production, operates nearly
90% of the state's refining capacity, and is
responsible for a vast majority of the state's pipeline
network that reliably delivers resources to consumers
throughout Texas, across our nation and around the
world.
Working with the TXOGA Board, Staples developed
and implemented a multi-faceted approach to educate
voters and elected officials on the industry's
contributions to ensure energy policy decisions are
based on economic and scientific facts. Staples has
worked to develop coalitions and implement
strategies that have enabled the industry to continue
to benefit both our economy and our environment.
Prior to TXOGA, Staples served as the Texas
Agriculture Commissioner, winning two statewide
elections. He also served with distinction in the
Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives.
After graduating with honors from Texas A&M
Universit , Sta les be an his career on the Palestine
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City Council where he was a successful small businessman and rancher. A proud family man, Todd and his wife Janet split time between Austin and Palestine.
Is the event host a registered lobbyist or lobbying organization, registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, partisan political candidates; and/or a representative of a partisan political party or group? If yes, please identify.
Todd Staples is a register lobbyist for the state of Texas through the Texas Ethics Commission. He is not a lobbyist registered with FAR.
Is the event host seeking or does it currently N/A have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? If yes, please describe.
Who are the sponsors of the event? Please identify and provide background information on the individual and/or entity.
Sponsors(s): Current Sponsors: Chevron, ConocoPhillips, XTO / ExxonMobil, Energy Transfer, Repsol, Devon Energy, Archrock, Citgo
Background:
Approximately how many people are expected to attend the event?
AUDIENCE 225
Please describe the target audience of the event: elected officials, local community leaders, academics, industry representatives, public sector representatives, etc.
The Lone Star Energy Forum is attended by senior leadership of our member companies along with others active in our industry.
Will the attendees at the event include persons with a diversity of views or interests, or representatives from throughout an industry or profession, or the range of persons interested in a matter?
If yes, please describe.
Texas is a world leader in the oil and natural gas industry and TXOGA is fortunate to represent every facet of the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. The Lone Star Energy Forum is attended by senior leadership of our member companies along with others active in our industry.
Other Invited/Confirmed Participants:
1. Please list and identify other VIPs or speakers confirmed/invited and in what role.
Confirmed:
Invited: Lori Logan, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas [First, Last], [Title], [Desired Event Role]
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*If Applicable: please list and identify other Department personnel that have been invited/confirmed and in what role. Is the event open to the public?
[First, Last], [Title], [Desired Event Role] No
If not, please describe who is invited.
REMARKS
What is the set-up for the remarks and/or discussion? Will he be sharing the stage, moderated discussion, Q&A session, etc.
*PLEASE ATTACH the event schedule outlining any speaking order and remark timetables. A draft version works well.
What is the public registration/ticket fee to attend/participate in the event?
2024 pricing 2025 pricing is currently being confirmed
COMMUNICATIONS
Is the event open or closed to press?
Open
If open, are you expecting local, trade, state, Local or national news coverage?
If this is an annual event, which news outlets Local news typically cover the event?
Will you be advertising or live streaming the TXOGA only event on any social media outlets?
If yes, please explain.
LOGISTICS/OTHER*
Please supply any other pertinent
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background information for the event,
including draft agendas, event website,
The 2025 agenda isn't finalized; 2024 agenda is
promotional/ advertising materials, outreach
attached.
plan, history of the event, prior attendance by
DOI officials, etc.
What does the invitation include: registration/conference event fee; meals or refreshments; receptions or other entertainment; informational materials; award; memento or token of appreciation; and/or travel (ground or air transportation, hotel, etc.).
Conference attendance & lunch on invite day, and if he'd like to attend, reception & dinner the evening before.
Travel?
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Does all or part of the invitation to the Secretary extend to other Department staff such as security, advance, and/or those staff essential to the Secretary's participation in the event?
If yes, please identify.
Does the invitation include a plus one?
If yes, will others in attendance generally be accompanied by a spouse or other guest?
What is the monetary value of the invitation offered to the Secretary (and his plus one and/or essential staff as appropriate)?
Please identify how the monetary value was determined, including any travel costs, registration/ticket fee to attend/participate in the event, entertainment, meal costs, etc. (Please attach separate sheet if necessary.) *Please note in USD
Please specify a date you would like a rsvp by:
Any additional notes or information?
Depending on needs this can be discussed further.
Secretary Burgum's spouse is welcome to attend. $500-$700 is the estimated cost per attendee ticket.
We respectfully request a reply by June 30th, however we're happy to work within the parameters as needed.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of these questions is to elicit information relevant to the ethics analysis and is not a solicitation or request for anything of value by the Department or any of its employees.
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