Texas railroad candidate defends racist post after UT–Ohio State game
Bo French, a Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate, defended a racist post that depicted South Asian UT students after a Texas Longhorns win over Ohio State, claiming universities prioritize foreigners over Americans; Republicans condemned the remarks, while French dismissed the backlash as coming from less-conservative figures. The controversy boosted fundraising for his opponent Jon Rosenthal, and Texas GOP leaders urged removal and apology as the story develops.