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Hardline conservative donors Tim Dunn, Farris Wilks ballooned Bo French’s Railroad Commission campaign

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their fortune in the oil business. They’ve deployed millions of dollars to pull the Texas GOP and Legislature toward their hardline stances.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 31

At CPAC, Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French calls for deportation of 100 million people

French, a former Tarrant County GOP chair, also said Republicans should more openly embrace Islamophobia.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27

Bo French, Jim Wright head to runoff for seat on Texas Railroad Commission

The Texas Railroad Commission is responsible for regulating the state’s oil and gas industry. The election included a clash over China and diversity rules.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Can a Great Museum City Survive the Censorious Right?

Fear and reticence spread in Fort Worth as Sally Mann’s nude photos of her children were held as police evidence.

Texas Observer · Jul 7, 2025

School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives

Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025

Absent US congresswoman has been dealing with ‘dementia issues’, family says

Republican Kay Granger of Texas living at senior living facility, which she had not disclosed to public

The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2024

MAGA allies say they can finally admit Project 2025 ‘is the agenda’ for Trump’s second term

In an apparent attempt to troll their political opponents, MAGA allies gleefully announced the extreme conservative blueprint is ‘on the Trump agenda’

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Is Rep Nate Schatzline Misusing Nonprofit to Play Partisan Politics?

“It appears that For Liberty & Justice is violating its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by assisting the campaign of Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party.”

Texas Observer · Nov 4, 2024

Colleagues condemn Tarrant County GOP leader for repeated use of slurs

It’s the latest backlash over Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French’s online behavior.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 31, 2024

Texas County Debunks Viral Trump Supporter Claim of Vote Switching, Says He Picked Kamala by Mistake and Blamed Machine

Voting officials in a Texas county are being forced to clear up misconceptions about the voting machines being used for the 2024 election after one voter in the county reported alleged foul play.

Latin Times · Oct 23, 2024