Truth Resources, L.P.

06/03/2026

🚂Texas Trivia Time

Did you know, the agency that regulates most of Texas oil and gas production is called the Railroad Commission of Texas?

The catch...

It hasn't regulated a single railroad since 2005.

The last railroad-related responsibility was transferred to TxDOT over 20 years ago, but the name stuck.

Today, the Railroad Commission oversees:
🛢️ Oil & Gas Production
⛽ Pipelines
🔥 Natural Gas Utilities
⛏️ Surface Mining

Yet somehow... it's still called the Railroad Commission.

Maybe it's the most Texas thing ever:
"We know what it does. No need to change the sign." 🤠

04/21/2026

A little fascinating oil tycoon history. Interestingly enough, we had a customer who had a habit of giving out half dollar coins when he came around. He’s since passed, but I wonder if he was channeling some tycoon legend energy. 🤔 Some of the greatest characters and personalities are drawn to this oil world.

A flamboyant Texas oil heir turned Houston into his personal playground of money, chaos, and silver dollars, blurring the line between legend and real life
James Marion West Jr.—better known as “Silver Dollar Jim West”—was one of the most eccentric and memorable figures in the Texas oil boom era. Born into immense wealth as the son of a major oil fortune, he inherited a vast estate that grew even larger over time, placing him among Houston’s richest and most unpredictable personalities.
West lived in Houston’s elite River Oaks neighborhood but behaved nothing like the restrained social class around him. He dressed in bold cowboy-style clothing, wore oversized belt buckles, carried a pistol, and famously stuffed silver dollars into custom-made pockets so he could toss them freely throughout the day. This habit of scattering coins at doormen, strangers, reporters, and even protestors gave him his “Silver Dollar” nickname and made him a walking spectacle in downtown Houston.
His lifestyle was built on excess and control, extending far beyond money. West owned airplanes, ranches, dozens of cars, and even built his own infrastructure when public systems frustrated him. When he disliked utility bills, he created his own electricity and water supply. When city regulations blocked him, he engineered mechanical workarounds on his property, turning legal restrictions into personal engineering projects.
One of his most unusual passions was his obsession with law enforcement. He spent nights riding along with police, monitoring radio calls, and arriving at crime scenes in his own vehicles—often before official officers. He treated policing almost like a personal hobby, equipping his cars with radios, weapons, and communication systems, and maintaining extensive surveillance-style setups at home.
Despite his wealth and generosity toward police departments, his behavior was controversial and sometimes dangerous. Incidents involving weapons, accidents, and confrontations drew public criticism, even as law enforcement officials often welcomed his support. Over time, media portrayals of him shifted between admiration, amusement, and concern, cementing his image as both a benefactor and a liability.
James Marion West Jr.’s legacy reflects the extremes of Texas oil wealth in the mid-20th century—where immense fortune, personal freedom, and eccentric personality combined to create figures who seemed larger than life. He remains a symbol of an era when money could shape not just lifestyle, but reality itself, often in unpredictable and unforgettable ways.

03/01/2026

The Three Amigos - Juanita, Susan, and John - the hearts behind Truth Resources. Their faith, shared experiences, grit, and friendship laid the foundation for everything we are today.

John may be gone, but his stories (and boy does he have some stories!) live on in every memory shared. We’re grateful for their legacy and proud to keep building on it.

02/21/2026

J-Wheezy, Justin, Jason, J-White, Coach - he answers to them all.

He is the brain and brilliance behind our logistical and operational excellence. If there is a problem, he's going to solve it. Here's a little more insight into our quietly commanding, Vice President of Supply & Operations.

A Houston native, Justin White earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Texas State University, where he also served as a supervisor for the university’s Intramural Sports program. He later pursued a master’s degree in Recreational Management at Oklahoma State University while working as a graduate assistant. His early career was rooted in education—coaching varsity sports, supporting special education programs, and mentoring students—experiences that continue to shape the way he leads today.

In 2013, Justin transitioned into the energy sector, joining ARM Energy Management as a Crude Scheduling Analyst. He brought that same steady, solutions-oriented mindset to Truth in 2016, where he now serves as VP of Supply & Operations. Known for his sharp logistical instincts and quiet problem-solving brilliance, Justin’s role spans accounting, contracts, marketing analysis, division orders, scheduling, customer relations, logistics, purchasing, and business development. If something needs to be figured out, untangled, or improved, chances are Justin is already on it—usually with a phone in hand and a calm plan forming.

With a teacher’s heart and a patient leadership style, Justin leads and trains others gently and thoughtfully, meeting people where they are and helping them succeed without noise or ego. He is deeply committed to whatever he puts his heart into—his family, his career, his industry, and the people around him—and gives 100 percent in all of it. He is an incredibly valuable member of our team: steady, reliable, deeply invested, and quietly funny in the moments you least expect it.

Justin lives in Conroe with his wife, Robyn, and their two children, Cora and Lincoln. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring students through the college entry process, perfecting his barbecue skills, making memories with his family and spending time on the golf course.

02/18/2026

So, we've all heard about Spindletop, January 10th, 1901, Beaumont, TX, flowing an unprecedented 100,000 BPD - transforming the industry and launching the Texas oil boom.

But did you know about Lyne Taliaferro Barret's donkey and steam drilled well that produced about 10 barrels of oil per day more than 35 years earlier, Nacogdoches, 1866? "To drill the well, the company decided to use an auger fastened to a pipe and rotated by a steam-driven cogwheel" - a slow, stubborn, steam-driven effort that feels about as Texas as it gets.

No spectacle. No shortcuts. Just a grit, iron, and the belief that something valuable lay beneath Texas soil. The boom didn’t make Texas oil — Texas made the boom.

02/13/2026

Behind every deal, deadline, and long day are incredible women who bring resilience, intelligence, and heart to this industry.

Happy Galentine’s Day to all the hard-working women who lead, support, negotiate, problem-solve, and carry our journey with grace. We appreciate you. 🛢️

02/12/2026

Susan is one of those people who makes everything better just by being there. Her loyalty, consistency, and heart have shaped this company in so many invaluable ways, as she has been with us through it all. We simply wouldn’t be who we are without her. Kind, wonderful, and deeply valued. We are so thankful for her and all she brings to our team.

Thank you, Susan, for being you!
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Susan Carmichall has been a steady, gracious presence in the oil and gas industry for over four decades—earning the respect and affection of colleagues, customers, and company founders alike.

Born in Worland, Wyoming and raised around the natural gas business, Susan began her career in 1985 with Essex Oil Company before joining Ada Crude Oil in 1989 as Executive Assistant to the President, a role that placed her alongside industry legends like Juanita Simmons and John Fetzer during their formative years of what would eventually become Truth Resources.

In 2005, Susan officially joined Truth Resources, LP as head revenue accountant and quickly became known as the heartbeat of customer service. Soft-spoken, cheerful, and unfailingly kind, Susan has built lasting relationships across the industry simply by being herself: loyal, knowledgeable, and warm. Her attention to detail and care for every customer interaction have made her an irreplaceable part of the team.

Today, as Vice President of Treasury, Susan continues to support operations with excellence across all the Truth departments, while also serving as a trusted link to the company’s founding roots. She’s an active supporter of the Carl McCain Memorial Foundation and was a longtime member of the National Association of Division Order Analysts.

More than her title, Susan is someone Truth customers count on—for a kind word, a quick answer, or simply a reminder of what it looks like to lead with grace.

When they aren't travelling or visiting family, Susan and her husband Jay live in The Woodlands with their two furry feline's and Jay's various collectables.

02/10/2026

Today we are celebrating Alex and his new bride Marissa as they begin their new life together this week!! Wishing them both a lifetime filled with adventures, laughter and fun growing old together.

01/30/2026

We’re excited to share our newly refreshed website!

Truth has always been about more than barrels and balances, it’s about good people, strong relationships, and doing business the right way.

We’re so proud of this small but mighty company, where it is growing and the dedicated team behind it.

Come see what Truth is all about. 👇👇

We bring precision and partnership to every move, safeguarding your crude oil movements and working closely to keep operations running smoothly from start to finish.