The Carbon-nots to the Rescue comic book was initially designed as supplemental material to help middle school science teachers explain new concepts within revised state educational standards for Texas students, known as Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Despite the increasing interest in shale tectonics, general studies on this topic remain scarce, with most existing research focusing primarily on mud volcanoes.

In 1909, the Bureau of Economic Geology (Bureau) was created with the mission to increase the understanding of geology and geological resources, and stimulate the economy in Texas.