From Texastribune · · 50s
Railroad Commission Race Heats Up
Jon Rosenthal and Bo French clash over Texas Railroad Commission election after French's racist remarks.
In brief
Jon Rosenthal and Bo French clash over Texas Railroad Commission election after French's racist remarks. Bo French's racist social media post about South Asian students at UT Austin sparked national attention for the Texas Railroad Commission race. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Jon Rosenthal's Campaign
Jon Rosenthal planned to explain Texas Railroad Commission nuances and pitch himself as the best candidate for the oil and gas regulatory agency.
Bo French's Racist Post
Bo French, a conservative firebrand, posted racist remarks about South Asian students at UT Austin, claiming they robbed white students of their place in classrooms and football games.
National Spotlight
French's racist remarks brought national attention to the race, giving Democrats their best chance to break the Republican trifecta on the commission since the 1990s.
The short version
Bo French's racist social media post about South Asian students at UT Austin sparked national attention for the Texas Railroad Commission race.
