Railroad CommissionerStatewide · 3 candidates
In their own words
Bo French
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I will end rampant DEI spending at the Railroad Commission. Under my opponent's leadership at Chairman of the Railroad Commission, the RRC went from Rank #41 to Rank #9 by DEI spending among state agencies.
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DEI is bad enough. But in Texas energy, we've seen that it's life or death. We can't bring woke criteria into Texas oil. I will put an end to this.
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By awarding contracts through meritocracy, rather than DEI, we will spend money more efficiently and be able to plug more wells.
- Reverse the Regulatory Stranglehold
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.
- Stop the Islamic Invasion of Texas
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. …
- End DEI’s Stranglehold on Texas Oil
The Texas Miracle is the cornerstone of both the Texas and the US economies. Merit and hard work must be the first and foremost concern for this crucial backbone of our state. Unfortunately, DEI has made its way into the Texas oil and gas industry and must be stopped.
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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. …
- End CCP Influence over Our Oil Industry
Bo will continue to be the leading voice against the Chinese Communist Party takeover of Texas and our oil and gas industry. …
Jon Rosenthal
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Reliable Power: Winter Storm Uri was an epic failure at all levels of government. Gas supply failures during the freeze helped crash our electric grid. When the weather turns brutal, Texans shouldn’t have to cross their fingers and hope the power stays on. …
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Fair, Affordable Gas Utility Rates: Your power bill should be boring and predictable. No junk fees, no decades of storm debt from preventable failures. We’ll demand prudence before pass-throughs, set price-smoothing standards, and make every rider understandable so families can budget and businesses can plan. …
- Texas Energy Leadership & Good Jobs
Texas leads the world in energy because we build and innovate, and work hard. Many energy industry leaders have proven they can be profitable while being responsible to communities. We can help Texas move forward with common-sense “All of the Above” energy strategies. …
- Our Texan First Agenda
The Texas Railroad Commission has lost sight of its mission: protecting Texans. Instead, it’s become a pay-to-play playground for oil and gas insiders. Jon Rosenthal is running to restore integrity, accountability, and common sense. …
- Keep the Heat and Lights ON & Bring Bills Down
Winter Storm Uri was an epic failure at all levels of government. Gas supply failures during the freeze helped crash our electric grid. When the weather turns brutal, Texans shouldn’t have to cross their fingers and hope the power stays on.
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Reliability isn’t magic – it’s maintenance, standards, and accountability. As an engineer who’s been hands-on in the oilfield for decades, I know how gas delivery systems can fail and I’m an expert on keeping hydrocarbons flowing to power plants when it counts. …
- ● Weatherization Requirements
for critical gas production, processing, and pipelines – with deadlines, third-party audits, and fines that actually deter violations.
- Reliability scorecards
: publish site-level compliance so communities and markets can see who’s ready for extreme weather.
Arthur DiBianca
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Rights are more important than interests. When the rights of property owners conflict with the interests of oil and gas companies, the property owners' rights must take priority.
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The Railroad Commission should ensure that property owners can receive prompt restitution when industrial activities cause damage. A restitution-based system is better than trying to constrain oil and gas companies in advance.
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The Railroad Commission should focus on transparency. The name should be changed to the Oil and Gas Commission. We should make it easy for the public to follow the RRC's activities. We should clean up and simplify the last 100+ years of RRC regulations.
- Promote Free Market Energy Policy
Let the market—not the government—decide the energy mix. Support “all of the above” energy development without subsidies or mandates for any source.
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Oppose government picking winners and losers between oil, gas, wind, solar, or nuclear.
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Encourage competitive access to pipelines and markets rather than monopoly protections.
- Defend Property Rights
Protect mineral owners and surface owners from government overreach and eminent domain abuse.
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Require voluntary, market-based solutions for disputes between landowners and energy developers rather than one-size-fits-all mandates.