ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Governor Greg Abbott visited Odessa for the University Lands Energy Forum, where a fireside chat focused on innovation in the oil and gas industry, the economy and education.

Abbott was joined on stage by James "Rad" Weaver, vice chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents.

The governor spoke about the Permian Basin's role in the oil and gas industry and the importance of having those resources in Texas."Where would we be in the world today without the Permian Basin? We would be adrift," Abbott said.