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Bo French
Railroad Commissioner · Republican Primary 2026
Republican
About ✓ Verified
Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman and oil family scion running hardline conservative campaign focused on DEI elimination and foreign influence, but controversial rhetoric has drawn criticism from opponents.
Key Positions ✓ Verified
- Modernize permitting — streamline Railroad Commission regulatory processes
- Eliminate DEI from the Railroad Commission
- Block foreign influence — prevent CCP and hostile foreign entities from controlling Texas energy
- Pro-Israel energy partnerships
- Stop Islamic invasion of Texas from stealing oil and gas resources
- Establish pro-family credentialing program for oil and gas operators
- Promote partnerships between U.S. government and Israel
- Cut DEI factors when selecting well-plugging contractors
- Reduce regulations that negatively impact oil and gas industry
Strengths Sourced
- Strong conservative endorsements
- Oil industry family background
- Nearly $300,000 in fundraising
- Clear ideological positioning
Concerns Sourced
- Controversial rhetoric on Islam/religion
- Focus on issues outside RRC jurisdiction
- Called 'Islamophobe' by himself
- Criticized by opponents as divisive
Endorsements ✓ Verified
- True Texas Project (political organization)
- Texans for Strong Borders (advocacy group)
- Young Republicans of Texas (political organization)
- Tarrant County Law Enforcement Association (professional association)
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (advocacy group)
- Texas Gun Rights (advocacy group)
- Texas Family Project (advocacy group)
- Texas Right to Life (advocacy group)
- Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (political organization)
Polling ✓ Verified
6% in University of Houston poll from January 20-31, 2026
Fundraising ✓ Verified
Nearly $300,000 in campaign coffers with support from oil companies including Fort Worth-based Moncrief Oil International ($15,000 donation) and Statewide Minerals ($25,000)
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