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2026 Texas Railroad Commissioner — General Election · November 3, 2026
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BO FRENCH
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P.O. Box 471350 · FORT WORTH, TX 76147
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Mailing address: P.O. Box 471350
Mailing address: FORT WORTH, TX 76147
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Candidate: BO FRENCH
Office: RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
Party: Republican
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Bo French was raised in Midland by a father who worked in the Texas energy sector as an All-American Wildcatter. He entered the industry in 1994 and worked as an energy trader for a decade. In addition, he is a rancher and mineral owner. As an entrepreneur, Bo has owned and operated security businesses in the Middle East, providing security for the biggest energy companies in the world.
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Bo French was raised in Midland by a father who worked in the Texas energy sector as an All-American Wildcatter. He entered the industry in 1994 and worked as an energy trader for a decade. In addition, he is a rancher and mineral owner. As an entrepreneur, Bo has owned and operated security businesses in the Middle East, providing security for the biggest energy companies in the world.
Bo has been a long-time Republican activist. Recently, he has served as the Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party, the largest red county in the nation, since 2023. He is a proven conservative fighter who has stood up to the Chinese Communist Party and radical Islam, as well as the radical Left and Never Trump factions, having refused to back down to attacks from all sides.
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Bo has been a long-time Republican activist. Recently, he has served as the Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party, the largest red county in the nation, since 2023. He is a proven conservative fighter who has stood up to the Chinese Communist Party and radical Islam, as well as the radical Left and Never Trump factions, having refused to back down to attacks from all sides.
Born in Fort Worth and raised in Midland, Bo grew up in a family that’s been in the oil business for over 80 years—a heritage that runs as deep as the wells that fuel Texas. His father, an All-American Wildcatter, instilled in him the values of ingenuity, perseverance, and a relentless drive to keep Texas energy strong.
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Born in Fort Worth and raised in Midland, Bo grew up in a family that’s been in the oil business for over 80 years—a heritage that runs as deep as the wells that fuel Texas. His father, an All-American Wildcatter, instilled in him the values of ingenuity, perseverance, and a relentless drive to keep Texas energy strong.
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He is dedicated to protecting Texas energy – the backbone of our economy. Bo has committed to ending DEI, overbearing regulation, and the influence of radical Islam and the CCP in Texas oil. He is the only candidate in the race who has committed to strengthening the Texas Railroad Commission’s partnership with our allies like Israel. He has also committed to protecting the Texas oil industry from foreign enemies by taking strong steps to enforce the Texas Legislature’s ban on hostile foreign land ownership.
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He is dedicated to protecting Texas energy – the backbone of our economy. Bo has committed to ending DEI, overbearing regulation, and the influence of radical Islam and the CCP in Texas oil. He is the only candidate in the race who has committed to strengthening the Texas Railroad Commission’s partnership with our allies like Israel. He has also committed to protecting the Texas oil industry from foreign enemies by taking strong steps to enforce the Texas Legislature’s ban on hostile foreign land ownership.
Fort Worth, Texas - Bo French announced today that he will run in the Republican Runoff for the Texas Railroad Commission against the incumbent. He gave great thanks to his...
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Fort Worth, Texas - Bo French announced today that he will run in the Republican Runoff for the Texas Railroad Commission against the incumbent. He gave great thanks to his...
Fort Worth, Texas - Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French announced Saturday that he will not seek re-election as the Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party. He...
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Fort Worth, Texas - Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French announced Saturday that he will not seek re-election as the Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party. He...
Chairman French will put the Texas oil and gas industry first by prioritizing the operators who keep the Texas economy running. 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.
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Chairman French will put the Texas oil and gas industry first by prioritizing the operators who keep the Texas economy running. 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.
Chairman French has been the leading voice in Texas, combating the Islamic invasion of our state. He has been attacked by many on both the left and the right. Even death threats from militant Islamists have not deterred him. 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.
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Chairman French has been the leading voice in Texas, combating the Islamic invasion of our state. He has been attacked by many on both the left and the right. Even death threats from militant Islamists have not deterred him. 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.
The Texas Railroad Commission gives out over a million dollars per year in contracts based on DEI criteria rather than merit, totaling nearly $10 million in DEI contracts during the incumbent’s term, all at taxpayer expense. Chairman French will fight to end this program, returning the Texas Railroad Commission to merit-based decision-making.
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The Texas Railroad Commission gives out over a million dollars per year in contracts based on DEI criteria rather than merit, totaling nearly $10 million in DEI contracts during the incumbent’s term, all at taxpayer expense. Chairman French will fight to end this program, returning the Texas Railroad Commission to merit-based decision-making.
Bo will continue to be the leading voice against the Chinese Communist Party takeover of Texas and our oil and gas industry. He exposed the CCP billionaire who had purchased oil wells across our state, even calling out the CCP lobbyists pushing for greater Chinese control over our energy sector in Austin; that CCP oil company went bankrupt this year.
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Bo will continue to be the leading voice against the Chinese Communist Party takeover of Texas and our oil and gas industry. He exposed the CCP billionaire who had purchased oil wells across our state, even calling out the CCP lobbyists pushing for greater Chinese control over our energy sector in Austin; that CCP oil company went bankrupt this year.
FORT WORTH, TX - On Friday, Bo French announced that his first legislative priority as Railroad Commissioner will be the expansion of Senate Bill 17 to include...
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FORT WORTH, TX - On Friday, Bo French announced that his first legislative priority as Railroad Commissioner will be the expansion of Senate Bill 17 to include...
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.
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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.
Chairman French will push for greater cooperation between Texas and its allies, like Israel, which are heavily involved in the Texas oil and gas industry. One plank of this support will be to push for the passage of SCR 24 by State Sen. Phil King, which calls for the establishment of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Jerusalem. He will continue to lead the fight against anti-American and anti-Israel radical Islamists who seek to use Texas oil to gain power and influence in our state.
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Chairman French will push for greater cooperation between Texas and its allies, like Israel, which are heavily involved in the Texas oil and gas industry. One plank of this support will be to push for the passage of SCR 24 by State Sen. Phil King, which calls for the establishment of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Jerusalem. He will continue to lead the fight against anti-American and anti-Israel radical Islamists who seek to use Texas oil to gain power and influence in our state.
Chairman French is unapologetically pro-life and believes that every child is made in the image of God. He will ensure that the Texas Railroad Commission remains committed to pro-life and pro-family policy. However, Bo also recognizes that the nuclear family is the #1 target of Marxists and will work to create a pro-family environment in the Railroad Commission and the Texas oil and gas industry.
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Chairman French is unapologetically pro-life and believes that every child is made in the image of God. He will ensure that the Texas Railroad Commission remains committed to pro-life and pro-family policy. However, Bo also recognizes that the nuclear family is the #1 target of Marxists and will work to create a pro-family environment in the Railroad Commission and the Texas oil and gas industry.
As a rancher and mineral owner, Bo knows the land and the industry from both sides of the fence. He’s dealt firsthand with oil operators working on his ranch, giving him unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of balancing production with property rights. Bo understands the importance of fair, common-sense regulations that protect landowners while ensuring Texas remains the energy powerhouse of America.
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As a rancher and mineral owner, Bo knows the land and the industry from both sides of the fence. He’s dealt firsthand with oil operators working on his ranch, giving him unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of balancing production with property rights. Bo understands the importance of fair, common-sense regulations that protect landowners while ensuring Texas remains the energy powerhouse of America.
FORT WORTH, TX – On Friday, Bo French announced that his first legislative priority as Railroad Commissioner will be the expansion of Senate Bill 17 to include Muslim-majority countries.
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FORT WORTH, TX – On Friday, Bo French announced that his first legislative priority as Railroad Commissioner will be the expansion of Senate Bill 17 to include Muslim-majority countries.
French will also push for a Joint Partnership between the Texas Railroad Commission and the State of Israel which would foster joint research and efforts to increase the oil and gas industries in both Texas and Israel.
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French will also push for a Joint Partnership between the Texas Railroad Commission and the State of Israel which would foster joint research and efforts to increase the oil and gas industries in both Texas and Israel.
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.
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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.
“I’m running for Railroad Commissioner to put Texans back in the driver’s seat of Texas energy policy. America has been at war with Islam since the time of our Independence, and stopping the subversive influence of Islam in Texas by banning all Muslim countries from acquiring land and interfering in Texas Oil and Gas will be my top legislative priority.”
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“I’m running for Railroad Commissioner to put Texans back in the driver’s seat of Texas energy policy. America has been at war with Islam since the time of our Independence, and stopping the subversive influence of Islam in Texas by banning all Muslim countries from acquiring land and interfering in Texas Oil and Gas will be my top legislative priority.”
He exposed a CCP billionaire who had bought up oil assets and even paid a city councilman to lobby on his behalf in Austin. Less than a year later, that oil company filed for bankruptcy. He has been the foremost leader in Texas, bringing attention to the Islamic invasion of our state, refusing to back down despite threats and attacks from both the Left and the Right. He will bring this same leadership and courage to the Railroad Commission to ensure that the Texas energy industry remains the best in the world.
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He exposed a CCP billionaire who had bought up oil assets and even paid a city councilman to lobby on his behalf in Austin. Less than a year later, that oil company filed for bankruptcy. He has been the foremost leader in Texas, bringing attention to the Islamic invasion of our state, refusing to back down despite threats and attacks from both the Left and the Right. He will bring this same leadership and courage to the Railroad Commission to ensure that the Texas energy industry remains the best in the world.
A proud conservative, Bo stands for the values that make Texas great: hard work, individual liberty, and a fierce dedication to keeping our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family. He’s running for the Texas Railroad Commission to ensure our energy industry thrives, creating jobs, securing our economic future, and standing up to federal overreach that threatens our way of life.
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A proud conservative, Bo stands for the values that make Texas great: hard work, individual liberty, and a fierce dedication to keeping our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family. He’s running for the Texas Railroad Commission to ensure our energy industry thrives, creating jobs, securing our economic future, and standing up to federal overreach that threatens our way of life.
Bo is ready to fight for Texas energy, for our communities, and for the conservative principles that keep our state strong. Join him in building a brighter, bolder future for Texas.
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Bo is ready to fight for Texas energy, for our communities, and for the conservative principles that keep our state strong. Join him in building a brighter, bolder future for Texas.
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Filer ID: 88180
Filer name: French, Bo
CTA office sought: Railroad Commissioner
Report ID: 101062170
Filer ID: 00088180
Total political contributions: $0.00
Total political expenditures: $183429.18
Total political contributions maintained: $223192.10
Outstanding loans: $100000.00
Period covered: 2026-05-17 through 2026-06-30
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