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Texas: Railroad Commissioner
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
One of three members of the Railroad Commission, which today regulates the oil and gas industry, pipelines and surface mining in Texas. It is a 6-year term.
This race is on every Texas ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Source: Texas Secretary of State
Results
Nov. 3, 2026 general election · All resultsUnofficial winnerUnofficial results, as of Nov 04, 2026 17:14
52.5%5,071,715 votes26.6% of registered voters
45.6%4,404,157 votes23.1% of registered voters
1.9%186,620 votes1.0% of registered voters
9,662,492 votes counted · 19,041,684 registered voters · 50.7% turnout · Source: Texas Secretary of State, Election Night Returns (unofficial)
2026 Candidates
3 certified for the general election
Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 135 since 2019.
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Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Texas. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
| Issue | Bo French R | Jon Rosenthal D | Arthur Dibianca L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & the Electric Grid | Calls for the Railroad Commission to cut regulations on oil and gas operators. (source) | Calls for a more reliable power grid with fewer outages and fewer billing surprises. (source) | Supports letting the market decide the energy mix, without subsidies or mandates for any energy source. (source) |
| Environment, Climate & Water | Research in progress | Proposes modern air and water monitoring, enforcement, and clear rules near oil and gas operations. (source) | Supports holding oil and gas operators accountable for well plugging and cleanup, with bonding and insurance covering environmental risks. (source) |
| Economy & Cost of Living | Supports expanding oil and gas production, which the campaign says would lower living costs. (source) | Proposes stricter reviews before gas utilities pass costs to customers and price-smoothing standards. (source) | Research in progress |
| Jobs, Wages & Workers | Proposes a pro-family credentialing program for Texas oil and gas operators as employers. (source) | Proposes repurposing oil and gas wells and worker skills for industries such as geothermal and CO2 storage. (source) | Research in progress |
| Abortion & Reproductive Policy | Supports keeping the Railroad Commission committed to anti-abortion and pro-family policy. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Crime & Public Safety | Pledges to keep what the campaign calls militant Islamists from taking control of the Texas oil and gas industry. (source) | Calls for stronger notice, consent, and emergency preparedness for families, ranchers, and first responders. (source) | Research in progress |
| Government Ethics & Money in Politics | Research in progress | Proposes banning industry money, publishing commission meetings, and making enforcement visible. (source) | Research in progress |
| Civil Rights & Equal Treatment | Calls for ending Railroad Commission contracting based on diversity, equity and inclusion criteria and returning to merit-based decisions. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Foreign Policy & National Security | Proposes operator paperwork screening under SB17 to block ownership of Texas oil and gas by the Chinese Communist Party and similar groups. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| AI, Technology & Privacy | Research in progress | Calls for requiring a resource management plan before data center construction begins. (source) | Research in progress |
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