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Bo French received a bachelor's degree in history from Texas Christian University. He is a father.

Bo is a rancher and mineral owner. He works at his ranch in Texas and manages his mineral holdings. He previously worked as an energy trader from 1994 to 2004. He also owned and operated security businesses in the Middle East, providing protection for some of the world’s largest energy companies.

Businessman With History of Controversies Seeking Tarrant GOP ...

Bo is a rancher and mineral owner. He previously worked as an energy trader from 1994 to 2004. He also owned and operated security businesses in the Middle East, providing protection for oil companies.

Bo French previously ran for the Texas House of Representatives in 2016 and in 2018 but did not win.

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Believes that the Railroad Commission should cut regulations rather than centralize its power in Austin and cut the stranglehold on oil and gas operators so that Texans can thrive.

Believes that the Railroad Commission should cut regulations rather than "centralize its power in Austin and cut the stranglehold on oil and gas operators so that Texans can thrive."

Opposes using diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria in the Texas oil and gas industry.

Wants to pre-screen organizations that want to purchase oil and gas production to ensure there is no foreign ownership.

Supports collaboration and partnership with allies, like Israel, to research and expand the Texas gas and oil industries.

- Believes that the Railroad Commission should cut regulations rather than "centralize its power in Austin and cut the stranglehold on oil and gas operators so that Texans can thrive."
- Opposes using diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria in the Texas oil and gas industry.
- Wants to pre-screen organizations that want to purchase oil and gas production to ensure there is no foreign ownership.
- Supports collaboration and partnership with allies, like Israel, to research and expand the Texas gas and oil industries.

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- The railroad commissioner is one of three members of the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, liquified petroleum gas, coal and uranium mining, and oversees clean drinking water. Despite its name, the commission no longer regulates railroads.
- Railroad commissioners are elected in statewide partisan elections for six-year, staggered terms, with one seat up for election every two years. The commissioners elect the chairman, and the Governor appoints replacements if a vacancy arises.

One of three commissioners who oversee the oil and gas industry, coal and uranium mining, and clean drinking water. 