Texas Republican leadership has issued formal condemnations against Bo French, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, following a controversial social media post. French shared an image of South Asian students attending a University of Texas football game, accompanying the photo with commentary implying that the demographic presence of South Asian students at the university is excessive or problematic.

The reaction from within the party has been swift and critical. Prominent Texas Republicans characterized the remarks as racist, distancing the party from the candidate’s rhetoric. While French has not publicly retracted the statement, the backlash highlights ongoing tensions regarding how political candidates address demographic shifts and identity politics within the state. The Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state's oil and gas industry, is a high-profile position, and party officials are concerned that such rhetoric could alienate voters and damage the party's platform.

There is currently no public statement from French explaining his intent or addressing the specific accusations of racism beyond the initial post. The situation remains fluid as party members continue to weigh in on whether the candidate's comments disqualify him from support in the upcoming election cycle.