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From left: Bo French and Jon Rosenthal, the Republican and Democratic nominees for Texas Railroad Commissioner.

2026 Texas Elections

Bo French, Jon Rosenthal battle over culture, job duties in bid to regulate the oil and gas industry

by Carlos Nogueras Ramos Oct. 17, 2026

Controversial remarks by the GOP candidate cast a national spotlight on the typically quiet race for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission.

Politics

Watch: Pod Save America hosts live show at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

by Texas Tribune Events Staff Sept. 25, 2026

The hosts of one of America’s most popular political podcasts bring their live show to Austin at 4 p.m. Friday.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, is interviewed by moderator Jake Sherman during a one on one conversation at The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Sept. 5, 2024.

2026 Texas Elections

Rep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal

By Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro SerranoFeb. 19, 2026Feb. 19, 2026

The Republican congressman shared on social media an email requesting a settlement of up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement.

2026 Texas Elections

Texas Railroad Commission primary: Who is running and what to know

by Carlos Nogueras Ramos Feb. 9, 2026

The Railroad Commission regulates energy infrastructure across Texas. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.