Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad commissioner, recently faced backlash from several Texas Republicans. The criticism arose after French shared a photo on social media of students celebrating a University of Texas football victory. He claimed the image demonstrated “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.” This post, perceived as racist, was made on September 14, 2026, as captured in a football game photo taken on September 5 in Austin by Tim Warner/Getty Images.

French’s remarks have been met with widespread condemnation from his party members. His statements have sparked significant controversy and drawn attention to the ongoing issue of race-related discussions in political spheres.