Jon Rosenthal D
Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 135 since 2019.
Railroad Commissioner (Texas)
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
- Party
- Democratic
- Opponents
- 2
- Ballot status
- Certified by the Texas Secretary of State (source)
About Jon
Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 135 since 2019.
Written from the official records listed under Quick Facts.
Quick Facts
- Texas House of Representatives, District 135: Serving since 2019 (source)
On the Ballot
- General Election
November 3, 2026 - Opponents
Bo French (R)
Arthur Dibianca (L)
In Jon's Own Words
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Where Jon Stands on the Issues
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Documented positions
Calls for requiring a resource management plan before data center construction begins.
“Statewide, we must require a resource management plan before allowing construction to start.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Data Center Policy · Checked September 28, 2026
Calls for stronger notice, consent, and emergency preparedness for families, ranchers, and first responders.
“We'll put notice, consent, and emergency preparedness back on the side of Texans – so families, ranchers, and first responders have the information and tools to stay safe.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Property Rights & Community Safety · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes stricter reviews before gas utilities pass costs to customers and price-smoothing standards.
“We'll demand prudence before pass-throughs, set price-smoothing standards, and make every rider understandable so families can budget and businesses can plan.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Fair, Affordable Gas Utility Rates · Checked September 28, 2026
Calls for a more reliable power grid with fewer outages and fewer billing surprises.
“Our goal is simple: a more reliable system with fewer outages, fewer surprises on your bill, and most importantly a power grid you can trust.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Keep the Heat and Lights ON & Bring Bills Down · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes modern air and water monitoring, enforcement, and clear rules near oil and gas operations.
“We'll bring modern monitoring, real enforcement, and clear rules so families aren't breathing toxics or worrying about their tap water.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Clean Air, Clean Water, Safe Communities · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes banning industry money, publishing commission meetings, and making enforcement visible.
“We'll ban industry money, publish who we meet with, and make enforcement visible so decisions are based on facts, not favors.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Putting Texans Over Special Interests · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes repurposing oil and gas wells and worker skills for industries such as geothermal and CO2 storage.
“Repurpose wells & skills for new industries (geothermal, CO₂ storage) – all using Texas know-how.”
Source: Jon Rosenthal for Texas: Texas Energy Leadership & Good Jobs · Checked September 28, 2026