Bo French Republican
Promise · Railroad Commissioner
Promote anti-abortion policies.
Unclear Statement without details on how Railroad Commission role would address abortion.
Election 2026
Campaign claims
What the campaigns, parties and outside groups are claiming, who it is aimed at, and what the reporting shows. Both sides, side by side. This site doesn't rule claims true or false: the label says only what the sources back up.
9Republican side claims3 attacks on opponents
4Democratic side claims0 attacks on opponents
8Others and outside groups claims0 attacks on opponents
Republican side (9)
Bo French Republican
Attack on an opponent · Other
South Asian students have robbed white students of places at University of Texas-Austin.
No evidence given No data or evidence provided supporting this claim; appears as xenophobic statement.
Bo French Republican
Other claim · Railroad Commissioner
Focused campaign on Chinese-owned land, diversity programs, and immigration policy.
Unclear Campaign focus areas noted; unclear if these relate to Railroad Commission duties.
Bo French Republican
Promise · Railroad Commissioner
Crack down on foreign ownership of oil and gas wells.
Unclear Campaign promise without details on implementation or authority.
Bo French Republican
Promise · Railroad Commissioner
Lower electricity and gas prices and cut regulations.
Unclear Campaign promise without supporting details or projections provided.
Patrick Casey Republican → Vasant Bhatt Democrat
Attack on an opponent · U.S. Senate
Bhatt had interned for Republican Senator Ted Cruz.
Unclear Factual statement about Bhatt's past work but context and relevance unclear.
Jeff Leach Republican → Ken Paxton Republican
Attack on an opponent · Attorney General
Paxton should investigate financing and obtaining of contact information for mailers.
Unclear Leach called for investigation; no determination of whether Paxton did so.
Don Huffines Republican
About their own record · Comptroller of Public Accounts
Law Enforcement Operations Division reorganized; investigates tax crimes and misuse of taxpayer money.
Backed by a record Material confirms division was reorganized when Huffines took office Aug. 1.
Don Huffines Republican
Promise · Comptroller of Public Accounts
We will aggressively pursue anyone who defrauds the state of Texas.
Unclear Promise statement; material shows whistleblower portal launched but no enforcement record.
Democratic side (4)
Jon Rosenthal Democrat
Promise · Railroad Commissioner
Create fees for companies storing oil and gas wastewater underground.
Unclear Campaign promise related to Railroad Commission oversight function but no details provided.
Jon Rosenthal Democrat
Promise · Railroad Commissioner
Pursue chronic polluters and bolster oversight of natural gas facilities.
Unclear Campaign promise consistent with Railroad Commission duties but no details provided.
Vasant Bhatt Democrat
Other claim · U.S. Senate
Family contributed through hard work and sacrifice; opposes being treated as perpetual foreigner.
Unclear Social media post expressing personal values; not a campaign claim by candidate or official.
Vasant Bhatt Democrat
Other claim · U.S. Senate
Disgusted by xenophobia, racial resentment, and attacks on Indian-American identity.
Unclear Social media post expressing personal views; not a campaign claim by candidate or official.
Others and outside groups
Other claim · Other
Once you receive a ballot, don't wait to send it back.
Unclear Election official advising voters on timing for mail ballots.
Poll they cite · U.S. Senate
The race between Talarico and Paxton is closely watched and enters final weeks.
Unclear Statement of observation about race status without supporting data or verification.
Transgender Education Network of Texas
About their own record · Other
Did not author, authorize, approve or distribute the physical mailers.
Backed by a record TENT stated it believes an unknown party is impersonating the organization.
Poll they cite · U.S. Senate
The Texas U.S. Senate race is in a dead heat.
Unclear Sheet reports poll claim without specifying which poll or results cited.
Other claim · Other
Democrats need net gain of three House seats to take back the House.
Unclear NBC News reporting cited but specific source documentation not provided in sheet.
Other claim · Other
Democrats need net gain of four Senate seats to win control.
Unclear NBC News reporting cited but specific source documentation not provided in sheet.
Poll they cite · Governor
Abbott at 49%, Hinojosa at 46%, Dixon at 2% in governor race.
Backed by a record University of Houston poll data released October 2026 detailed in Forbes, Political Wire, NBC News.
Poll they cite · U.S. Senate
Talarico at 48%, Paxton at 46%, Brown at 3% in Senate race.
Backed by a record University of Houston poll data released October 2026 detailed in Forbes, Political Wire, NBC News.
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