U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB

     (Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 1997.

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _______________ TO
________________.
     

Commission File Number 0-14908

                                TGC INDUSTRIES, INC.

    (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

           Texas                                    74-2095844

(State or other jurisdiction of                 (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                  Identification No.)

         1304 Summit, Suite 2
         Plano, Texas                                 75074

(Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)

Issuer's telephone number, including area code:  (972) 881-1099


Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

             Yes    X              No 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common equity, as of the latest practicable date.

           Class                          Outstanding at July 31, 1997
Common Stock ($.10 Par Value)                      6,315,738







PART 1 -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     Incorporated herein is the following unaudited financial information:

             Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1997.

             Statements of Operations for the three and six month 
             periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.

             Statements of Cash Flows for the six month periods 
             ended June 30,1997 and 1996.

             Notes to Financial Statements.




TGC INDUSTRIES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)

                                           
                                                  June 30,
                                                    1997
                                                 ___________
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

  Cash and cash equivalents                     $  250,996
  Accounts receivable                            1,319,911
  Costs and estimated earnings in excess
   of billings on uncompleted contracts            285,062
  Prepaid expenses                                 491,411
                                                _____________
       Total current assets                      2,347,380

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - at cost

  Machinery and equipment                        8,016,090
  Automobiles and trucks                           642,071
  Furniture and fixtures                           317,167
                                                ________________
                                                 8,975,328
  Less accumulated depreciation                 (2,823,110)
                                                ________________
                                                 6,152,218

OTHER ASSETS                                        65,232
                                                ________________
    Total assets                                $8,564,830
                                                ================
See notes to Financial Statements



TGC INDUSTRIES, INC. BALANCE SHEET -- CONTINUED (UNAUDITED) June 30, 1997 __________ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade accounts payable $1,939,139 Accrued liabilities 456,155 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 888,260 Current maturities of long-term obligations 948,490 _____________ Total current liabilities 4,232,044 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, less current maturities 1,251,397 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 4,000,000 shares authorized; 1,148,850 issued and outstanding 1,148,850 Common stock, $.10 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 6,400,820 shares issued 640,082 Additional paid-in capital 5,605,104 Accumulated deficit (4,113,458) Treasury stock, at cost (85,082 shares) (199,189) ________________ 3,081,389 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,564,830 ================ See notes to Financial Statements
TGC INDUSTRIES, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ____________________ _________________ (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 1997 1996 1997 1996 _____ _____ _____ _____ Revenue $4,733,331 $2,225,255 $7,056,651 $4,459,927 Other income 7,339 - 424,372 - __________ __________ __________ __________ 4,740,670 2,225,255 7,481,023 4,459,927 Cost of services 3,998,589 1,972,973 6,526,504 3,774,410 Selling, general, adm. 248,374 187,852 457,682 399,577 __________ __________ __________ __________ 4,246,963 2,160,825 6,984,186 4,173,987 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 493,707 64,430 496,837 285,940 Interest expense 42,965 16,988 85,947 33,143 __________ __________ __________ __________ INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 450,742 47,442 410,890 252,797 Discontinued operations Loss from operations - (730,046) - (1,405,115) __________ __________ __________ __________ NET INCOME (LOSS) 450,742 (682,604) 410,890 (1,152,318) Less dividend requirement on preferred stock 114,885 - 229,770 - __________ __________ _________ ___________ INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 335,857 $(682,604) $181,120 $(1,152,318) Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share: Primary earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $.05 $.01 $.03 $.04 Discontinued operations - (.12) - (.23) __________ __________ __________ ________ $.05 $(.11) $.03 $(.19) Fully diluted earnings per share: Continuing operations $.03 $.01 $.03 $.04 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares: Primary 6,843,142 6,176,699 6,994,911 6,171,359 Fully diluted 14,516,118 6,176,699 14,653,911 6,171,359 See notes to Financial Statements
TGC INDUSTRIES, INC. Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, _____________________________________ 1997 1996 ___________ _____________ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income (Loss) $ 410,890 $(1,152,318) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Loss from discontinued operations - 1,405,115 Depreciation and amortization 596,815 388,721 Gain on disposal of property and equipment (208,985) (8,585) Changes in operating assets and liabilities Accounts receivable (432,505) 41,748 Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 98,793 529,874 Prepaid expenses (414,868) (382,087) Accounts payable 455,310 10,267 Accrued liabilities 261,296 28,914 _______________ _______________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATIONS 766,746 861,649 NET CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - 150,682 _______________ _______________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 766,746 1,012,331 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (680,320) (197,695) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 210,332 11,500 Increase in other assets (33,840) (1,019) INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - (88,063) ____________ _____________ NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (503,828) (275,277) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Advance of private placement proceeds - 150,000 Dividends paid (459,840) - Proceeds from issuance of debt 142,700 125,813 Proceeds from issuance of stock - 3,750 Other (13,060) - Principal payments of debt obligations (337,002) (96,715) FINANCING ACTIVITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - (905,161) ___________ ___________ NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (667,202) (722,313) ___________ ___________ NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (404,284) 14,741 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 655,280 114,868 ___________ __________ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 250,996 $ 129,609 =========== ===========
TGC INDUSTRIES, INC. Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Continued Six Months Ended June 30, _____________________________________ 1997 1996 ___________ _____________ Supplemental cash flow information Cash paid during the year Interest $ 85,947 $ 11,936 Income taxes $ - $ -
Noncash investing and financing activities (1) On January 7, 1997, options for 4,668 shares and 47,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.00 and $.40 respectively per share were exercised. The Company received 14,025 shares of its Common Stock at a market value of $1.6875 per share as payment for the exercise of its options. (2) In March 1997, the Company financed the acquisition of equipment through a capital lease in the amount of $876,656. See note to Financial Statements TGC INDUSTRIES, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) June 30, 1997 NOTE A -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and changes in financial position in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. NOTE B -- MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position have been included. The results of the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year. For further information, refer to the financial statements and the footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1996 filed on Form 10-KSB. NOTE C -- EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Primary earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share are computed by dividing net earnings (loss), after deducting preferred stock dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period plus the incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants. Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period plus the incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options, warrants and conversion of the preferred shares. There were no preferred shares outstanding during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1996. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS TGC Industries, Inc. ("TGC") reported record revenues and income from continuing operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 1997. Revenue from continuing operations increased significantly to $4,733,331 for the three months ended June 30, 1997, compared with revenues from continuing operations of $2,225,255 for the same period of the prior year. Income from continuing operations, before the dividend requirement on preferred stock, increased to $450,742 compared with $47,442 in the second quarter of 1996. There were no preferred stock dividends incurred in the first six months of 1996. Income per common share, on a fully diluted basis, from continuing operations was $.03 for the second quarter of 1997, as compared with income from continuing operations of $.01 for the same period of 1996. For the six month period ended June 30, 1997, TGC had revenues from continuing operations of $7,056,651 and income, before dividend requirements on preferred stock, of $410,890. This compares to revenue of $4,459,927 and income from continuing operations of $252,797 for the same period in 1996. Income per common share on a fully diluted basis, from continuing operations, was $.03 for the first six months of 1997, as compared to $.04 for the same period in 1996. TGC has two state-of-the-art Eagle 1500 Channel crews and these crews are under contract the remainder of 1997, and TGC is booking business for 1998. During the third quarter of 1997, TGC expects to add an additional 500 channels to each of the two systems to improve productivity, capabilities, and revenue; TGC is in the process of obtaining financing for this equipment. The geophysical business continues to be favorable and strong and management believes that 1997 will be a record year for revenues and earnings. However, with the unpredictable nature of forecasting weather, the potential for contract delay or cancellation and the potential for fluctuations in oil and gas prices, no assurance can be given that management's expectations can be achieved. FINANCIAL CONDITION Cash of $766,746 was provided from continuing operations for the first six months of 1997 compared with cash provided from continuing operations of $861,649 for the first six months of 1996. The funds generated in the first six months of 1997 were primarily attributable to net earnings before non- cash depreciation charges. Cash used in investing activities for the first six months of 1997 was primarily for additions to machinery and equipment for geophysical field operations. Cash used in financing activities for the first six months of 1997 was primarily for preferred stock dividend payments of $459,840 and principal payments of debt obligations in the amount of $337,002. Working capital decreased $599,135 to $(1,884,664) from the December 31, 1996 balance of $(1,285,529) primarily as a result of an increase in trade accounts payable and current maturities of long-term obligations. The Company's current ratio was .6 to 1 at both June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996. As a result of one of the Company's crews suffering immobilization and equipment losses in the first quarter of 1997 in the California floods, the Company was able to secure a loan in May 1997 in the amount of $142,600 from the Small Business Administration on very favorable terms. Stockholders equity increased $64,083 from the December 31, 1996 balance of $3,017,306 to $3,081,389 at June 30, 1997. This increase is primarily attributable to income allocable to common stockholders, for the six months ended June 30, 1997, of $181,120 less a charge associated with the completion of the spin-off of Chase Packaging Corporation on March 7, 1997 which resulted in a decrease in stockholders equity of $103,977. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The annual meeting of shareholders was held on June 5, 1997. The following matters were voted upon and approved by the Company's shareholders: a. Nominated and elected to the Board of Directors were Messrs. William J. Barrett, Robert J. Campbell, Herbert M. Gardner, Allen T. McInnes and Wayne A. Whitener. b. Ratification of the selection of the Company's auditors, Grant Thornton LLP was approved by the shareholders by a vote of 5,014,376 to 7,507. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K a. Exhibits -- None. b. Reports -- No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed. SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. TGC INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: August 12, 1997 /s/ Robert J. Campbell Robert J. Campbell Vice Chairman of the Board (Principal Executive Officer) Date: August 12, 1997 /s/ Kenneth W. Uselton Kenneth W. Uselton Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

5 6-MOS DEC-31-1997 JAN-01-1997 JUN-30-1997 250,996 0 1,319,911 0 0 2,347,380 8,975,328 2,823,100 8,564,830 4,232,044 1,251,397 640,082 0 1,148,850 1,292,457 8,564,830 0 7,481,023 0 6,526,504 457,682 0 85,947 181,120 0 181,120 0 0 0 181,120 0.03 0.03