Bo French R
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Railroad Commissioner (Texas)
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
- Party
- Republican
- Opponents
- 2
- Ballot status
- Certified by the Texas Secretary of State (source)
About Bo
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Quick Facts
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On the Ballot
- General Election
November 3, 2026 - Opponents
Jon Rosenthal (D)
Arthur Dibianca (L)
In Bo's Own Words
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Where Bo Stands on the Issues
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Documented positions
Supports keeping the Railroad Commission committed to anti-abortion and pro-family policy.
“He will ensure that the Texas Railroad Commission remains committed to pro-life and pro-family policy.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026
Calls for ending Railroad Commission contracting based on diversity, equity and inclusion criteria and returning to merit-based decisions.
“Chairman French will fight to end this program, returning the Texas Railroad Commission to merit-based decision-making.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026
Pledges to keep what the campaign calls militant Islamists from taking control of the Texas oil and gas industry.
“He will continue to lead this fight from the Texas Railroad Commission, ensuring that our prized oil and gas industry, the Texas Miracle, is not stolen by militant Islamists who seek to do us harm.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026
Supports expanding oil and gas production, which the campaign says would lower living costs.
“Bo will push for policies that will expand oil and gas production, and make life more affordable in Texas.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026
Calls for the Railroad Commission to cut regulations on oil and gas operators.
“He believes that the Railroad Commission should cut regulations rather than centralize its power in Austin and cut the stranglehold on oil and gas operators so that Texans can thrive.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes operator paperwork screening under SB17 to block ownership of Texas oil and gas by the Chinese Communist Party and similar groups.
“French will push for additions to operator paperwork that pre-screen for prohibited organizations under the SB17 ban on hostile foreign ownership to help prevent groups like the Chinese Communist Party from circumventing state law and taking ownership of Texas oil and gas.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes a pro-family credentialing program for Texas oil and gas operators as employers.
“Bo will champion the establishment of a pro-family credentialing program for Texas oil and gas operators to signal to our state and to prospective employees that they care for employees and their families.”
Source: Bo French For Texas Railroad Commissioner: On The Issues · Checked September 28, 2026