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Jon Rosenthal
Jon Rosenthal, Democratic, is on the November 3 ballot for Railroad Commissioner.
- Running for
- Railroad Commissioner
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- On the state list: 2026 ballot certification (printed as JON ROSENTHAL)
From official pages
Jon Rosenthal, Democratic, is certified for railroad commissioner. The Texas House lists Jon E. Rosenthal as the representative for District 135, and the House biography says he earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin. The Ethics Commission list shows office held as state representative, District 135, and office sought as railroad commissioner.
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Background
Jon Rosenthal is a mechanical engineer, four-term Texas legislator, and 25-year energy-industry professional. His career includes drilling-rig equipment engineering, deepwater technology, engineering management, and industrial safety. In the Legislature, he has served on energy-related committees and focused on infrastructure safety, utility accountability, and weatherization. He is running for the Texas Railroad Commission, citing his engineering, energy, and legislative experience.
Why I am running
I’m running because the Railroad Commission of Texas should serve the PEOPLE of Texas—not big-money interests or partisan bosses. With 25+ years of oilfield experience across Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream operations, plus legislative service, I bring the technical expertise and government experience to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and put Texas families, businesses, and reliable energy first.
Top priorities
- Double the funding of the Railroad Commission
- Change the name
- Work with industry to weatherize our grid
Others in this race
Arthur DiBianca Libertarian
Bo French Republican
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