The Latest Breaking News from Texas Railroad Commission

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

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

The Texas Tribune · Oct 17

Jon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidates

The debate, which has not been confirmed by French, would be his first major public event since he attracted criticism over racist posts about UT students.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25

‘Make college football great again’: US Education dept post sparks outrage amid Bo French controversy

A post from the US Department of Education has drawn criticism, with users asking if the department is endorsing Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French's racist tweet about South Asian students at the University of Texas.

The Times of India · Sep 20

Hardline conservative donors Tim Dunn, Farris Wilks ballooned Bo French’s Railroad Commission campaign

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their fortune in the oil business. They’ve deployed millions of dollars to pull the Texas GOP and Legislature toward their hardline stances.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 31

Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what to know.

The move of authority to the Texas Railroad Commission from the federal government now makes it easier for energy companies to apply for permits to store carbon underground.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 20

In a contest to regulate Texas’s oil and gas industry, one Republican wants to talk DEI and China

Jim Wright, the GOP incumbent, and several other Republican candidates dismissed Bo French’s campaign rhetoric as distracting from the Railroad Commission’s mission.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

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

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.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 9

Renewable energy companies face little regulation in Texas. A state lawmaker wants to change that.

The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8, 2025

West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs

Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 25, 2025

Christi Craddick, Don Huffines announce bids for Texas comptroller after Hegar tapped for A&M chancellor

Hegar’s impending departure from the comptroller’s seat creates a rare opening for one of Texas’ coveted statewide offices.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2025