Just how important is Texas in the grand ole' energy industry. Consider these statistics from the Energy Information Administration's Texas energy profile:

Numbers don't necessarily tell the true impact of Texas energy. Perhaps it's biggest contribution is in the development of renewable energy, as Texas currently sits in the top five for renewable production. So despite stereotypes of Texas oil tycoons, Texas continually sets a high bar for green energy standards, producing one of the largest wind power portfolios in the U.S., as well as agricultural biomass energy projects that seek to find additional renewable resources.