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Bo French, former Tarrant County GOP chair, campaigns for Texas Railroad Commission, facing incumbent Jim Wright in 2026 primary amid controversy over past offensive remarks.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French has launched his campaign for the Texas Railroad Commission, a regulatory body overseeing oil and gas, after resigning from his party leadership role.
He is challenging incumbent Republican Chair Jim Wright in the March 2026 primary, framing the race as a defense of Texas against perceived threats from radical Islam and climate policies.
French has faced widespread criticism for past social media posts, including a controversial poll asking whether Jews or Muslims posed a greater national security threat, and for using offensive language targeting Black, Jewish, Muslim, and disabled individuals.
His remarks have drawn condemnation from Republican leaders, including Lt. Gov.
Dan Patrick, who called for his resignation.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal of Houston has announced a campaign, the only one so far, emphasizing practical energy issues over divisive rhetoric.
The commission’s members serve staggered six-year terms, with one seat contested every two years.
Bo French, expresidente del Partido Republicano del condado de Tarrant, hace campaña para la Comisión de Ferrocarriles de Texas, enfrentándose al titular Jim Wright en las primarias de 2026 en medio de la controversia por comentarios ofensivos pasados.