Rosenthal Leads Texas Railroad Commission Race After French BacklashRosenthal’s Lead Offers a Break With Texas Oil Commission ControlTexas Oil Regulator Race Turns on French Controversy and Industry Stakes
On November 3, Texas state Rep. Jon Rosenthal led Republican Bo French in the Railroad Commission race and declared victory. The contest could end a 32-year absence of Democrats on the commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry.On November 3, Democrat Jon Rosenthal led Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race and declared victory. His campaign focused on pollution, abandoned wells and industry oversight after French drew criticism for a social media post about students of color.On November 3, Democrat Jon Rosenthal led Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race and claimed victory. Rosenthal’s proposals include new pollution and wastewater measures, while French campaigned on reducing regulations and energy prices.