TribCast: Bo French, the Railroad Commission and other downballot races
Sep 22, 2026 | 6:00 pm ET
Description
The Republicans on the November ballot for statewide offices in 2026. Front row from left: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick; Gov. Greg Abbott; House Speaker Dustin Burrows. Back row: State Sen. Mayes Middleton, running for state attorney general; Don Huffines, candidate for (and interim head of) state comptroller's office; Bo French, candidate for the Railroad Commission; Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham; U.S. Sen. candidate and current AG Ken Paxton; and Nate Sheets, running for agriculture commissioner. (Governor's Office)
In this week’s episode, we go deep into Bo French’s tweet that shook up the race for Railroad Commission. Why have Republicans stuck with him? Does his Democratic opponent now have a chance? What about the other statewide elections? Our guests are Texas Tribune reporters Alejandro Serrano and Carlos Nogueras Ramos.
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Austin, TX
