Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, raised roughly $748,000 from Sept. 25–Oct. 24. Democrat Jon Rosenthal raised $524,245 in the same period. Combined, they raised $1.3 million, among the highest fundraising totals to date.
Where
Statewide
When
Sept. 25 – Oct. 24, 2026
Sources
One outlet
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Fundraising by Bo French$748,0001Who pays or receives it: Donors
Fundraising by Jon Rosenthal$524,2451Who pays or receives it: Donors
Combined fundraising$1.3 million1Who pays or receives it: Donors
French's campaign spendingnearly $1 million1Who pays or receives it: French campaign
French's cash on hand$434,5081Who pays or receives it: French campaign
French's loan$100,0001Who pays or receives it: French campaign
Rosenthal's cash on hand$561,5521Who pays or receives it: Rosenthal campaign
Rosenthal's consulting spending to VoteShift$242,0001Who pays or receives it: Rosenthal campaign
Donation to French from Richard Sands$200,0001Who pays or receives it: Richard Sands
Donation to French from Texas United for a Conservative Majority$300,0001Who pays or receives it: Texas United for a Conservative Majority
Donation to Rosenthal from Susan Sarofim$100,0001Who pays or receives it: Susan Sarofim
Donation to Rosenthal from R. Stephen McNally$40,0001Who pays or receives it: R. Stephen McNally
Donation to Rosenthal from Rishi Bhutada$25,0001Who pays or receives it: Rishi Bhutada
French's total campaign fundraisingat least $3 million1Who pays or receives it: Donors
Rosenthal's total campaign fundraisingmore than $1 million1Who pays or receives it: Donors
Who's involved
Bo FrenchRepublican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner
Jon RosenthalDemocratic state Rep. and candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner
Richard SandsOil and gas executive for LRG Energy LLC, donor to French
Texas United for a Conservative MajorityPolitical action committee, donor to French
Tim DunnWest Texas oil billionaire, funds political action committee supporting French
Susan SarofimHouston philanthropist, donor to Rosenthal
R. Stephen McNallyAustin-based attorney, donor to Rosenthal
Rishi BhutadaExecutive vice president of Houston manufacturing company, donor to Rosenthal
The facts
French raised roughly $748,000 from Sept. 25–Oct. 24. Rosenthal raised $524,245 in same period.1
French spent nearly $1 million and has $434,508 cash on hand plus $100,000 loan.1
Rosenthal has $561,552 cash on hand. Rosenthal spent $242,000 in consulting to VoteShift.1
Texas Railroad Commission regulates oil and gas production and oversees state's pipeline network.1
Winner will join all-Republican three-member commission board regulating record-breaking production supplying nearly half of country's oil last year.1
At least $600,000 of French's fundraising went toward TV ads and mailers.1
French has raised at least $3 million throughout campaign; Rosenthal has raised more than $1 million total.1
French faced backlash last month from his party over a racist post on X about Southeast Asian students.1
Who said what
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The Texas Tribune reporting on polls Polls showed both candidates are neck and neck despite French out-raising Rosenthal in all but one reporting period.1
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