Bo French

The Texas Railroad Commission race features Bo French, an oil field engineer, and Jon Rosenthal, an energy trader, with the latter emphasizing culture wars in his campaign. The candidates are the Republican and Democratic nominees for the position.

Bo French faced calls to resign from the Tarrant County GOP after posting a racist question about Jews and Muslims. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who previously urged French's resignation, now supports his candidacy for Texas railroad commissioner.

Bo French, an anti-Muslim candidate, won the G.O.P. runoff for a Texas oil-related position. He secured the victory at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas.

Bo French won the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commissioner, defeating the incumbent. The commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas, despite its historical association with railroads.

Bo French has declared victory over Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright in the GOP primary runoff. The announcement was made during a rally at The Angry Elephant in San Antonio on May 21, 2025, organized by the Lone Star Liberty PAC.

Bo French, a rancher and mineral owner supported by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and GOP donors, is projected to defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad Commissioner. The upset marks a significant shift in the race, with French's backing from prominent conservative figures.

Texas' primary runoffs conclude today with three key races. Ken Paxton challenges U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Chip Roy competes with Mayes Middleton for Attorney General, and Jim Wright faces Bo French for Railroad Commissioner.

A GOP runoff election for the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry, has become a major fundraising battleground attracting significant donations from wealthy donors. The race features challenger Bo French against incumbent Chair Jim Wright, with the position's influence over energy policy drawing substantial financial interest.