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Democrat Jon Rosenthal outraises Bo French in Railroad Commission race in latest report

A big chunk of Rosenthal’s haul came after French’s racist social media comments following a UT-Austin football game went viral.

The Texas Tribune · 2h ago

Texas land commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and administers disaster recovery funds and benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 race and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 18

Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race

The commission doesn't have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 15

“A deal with the devil”: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse, others see an opportunity to advocate for environmental stewardship.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 29

Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian peddles oil-backed crypto coin

Government watchdogs raised conflict-of-interests concerns, but Christian said his involvement in the venture is “separate” from his elected position on the Railroad Commission.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 16

Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 2

Pitted Against Waste

In bucolic areas near the Louisiana line, residents ask, "Why are Texas taxpayers liable for other states’ toxic waste?"

Texas Observer · Nov 17, 2025

Republican Christi Craddick reelected to Railroad Commission, the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency

The three-member board oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. The agency has faced criticism over safety concerns linked to fracking, well blowouts and groundwater protection.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

State oil regulator requests $100 million to tackle West Texas well blowouts

Abandoned wells in the Permian Basin are increasingly erupting with briney, polluted water. The Texas Railroad Commission says it needs emergency money to respond.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 1, 2024

Level of oil and gas regulation at heart of Texas Railroad Commission race

Incumbent Christi Craddick is touting the health of the Texas energy industry and its impact on the economy. Her top opponent says regulation on the commission is too lax.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 21, 2024