UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2019 ☐ Transition report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from _______ to _______. Commission file number: 001-36247 TORCHLIGHT ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. (Name of registrant in its charter) Nevada 74-3237581 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorpor ...