Railroad Commission candidate Bo French is facing criticism from Republican leaders. Dustin Burrows and John Cornyn are among those who have spoken out against French's social media posts. The posts targeted a group of UT Austin students, prompting backlash from some prominent Republicans.

French has defended his comments, insisting they were focused on policy rather than race. He has chosen to stand by his statements despite the criticism.

Further details about the controversy and French's response are available from the source.