Rosenthal defeated Bo French in a race that drew national attention for French’s racist remarks. The position regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry.
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Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race
The commission doesn’t have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand.
Republican Bo French denies he agreed to debate Railroad Commission opponent
The Dallas Press Club, which organized the event, said it would host a podcast recording with Democrat Jon Rosenthal if his GOP opponent doesn’t show.
It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races
Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal outraises Bo French in Railroad Commission race in latest report
A big chunk of Rosenthal’s haul came after French’s racist social media comments following a UT-Austin football game went viral.
Jon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidates
The debate, which has not been confirmed by French, would be his first major public event since he attracted criticism over racist posts about UT students.
Karl Rove said he’ll break 30 years of only supporting Republicans to vote against “bigot” Bo French
Rove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush and longtime Texas GOP political consultant, made the comments at a private lunch in Austin, according to attendees.
Bo French says Texas shouldn’t recognize babies born to undocumented parents as American citizens
The GOP nominee for the state’s oil and gas commission said Texas should not recognize babies born to immigrant parents as citizens.

