Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner | Texas State Representative District 135 | Pragmatic Progressive | Career mechanical engineer serving the people.https://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mkq7dprthu27I’m a mechanical engineer and field technician, not a career politician. My goal isn't to dismantle Texas energy, it’s to make it work for you. We need a Railroad Commission that prioritizes technical competence, a stable grid, and lower costs over political favors.30 Apr 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq7dprthu27https://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mknoulrqji2gTexas is the energy capital of the world, but we still saw the grid fail during the freeze. Why? Because the Railroad Commission failed to ensure our fuel supply was winterized. We need technical leadership on the RRC to keep Texas families safe and the lights on.29 Apr 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknoulrqji2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mkl4gz5spc2pTexas has grown by 5 million people and our grid is feeling the heat. To power our future and keep costs down, we need energy strategy, not political theater. I’m a mechanical engineer running to bring technical competence back to the RRC. We are 31,676 votes away. Let’s get it.28 Apr 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl4gz5spc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mjzdrajtx32o$4.00 a gallon isn’t just bad luck, it’s bad oversight. Texas is the energy capital of the world, so why is it getting harder to afford a tank of gas? As an engineer, I see a breakdown in the system. The RRC should be a watchdog for our resources, not a lapdog for donors.21 Apr 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzdrajtx32ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mjn2pp6ibe2xBig money is trying to buy this race, backing a far-right candidate, Bo French. This isn’t just about politics. It’s about who gets to influence the rules that affect everyday Texans.16 Apr 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn2pp6ibe2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mjkgocsind2yBo French’s call to deport 100 million people at CPAC is a performance of hate. It's infuriating to see AG Ken Paxton shake hands with someone peddling such divisive rhetoric, an insult to millions of Texans. Texas deserves a RRC focused on lowering energy bills and securing infrastructure for all.15 Apr 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkgocsind2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mjhvaktczx2yIt’s not just the gas pump anymore, now it’s your suitcase! Airlines are hiking fees by $10 to cover rising fuel costs. Texas produces the fuel, so why is the Railroad Commission doing nothing? We shouldn’t be this vulnerable to price shocks. I’m here to stop the waste and prioritize your wallet.14 Apr 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhvaktczx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mj5syxfjh62mTexas is building the future of AI, but the Railroad Commission is ignoring our crumbling foundation. We have over 11,000 orphaned wells polluting our land and water while politicians chase photo ops. As an engineer, I’m ready to stop the leaks and start the real work. 31,676 votes to win.10 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5syxfjh62mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3miw6gy5snk2jOne week it’s a physical wall, the next it’s "virtual." This isn't infrastructure planning, it’s political chaos. Texas deserves an RRC that won't stay silent while Big Bend is used as a prop. We need technical accountability to protect our groundwater and stop the waste. 31,676 votes to win.07 Apr 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw6gy5snk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mitoldefn32hTexas gas prices are up 36% since last year. We produce the energy, yet we’re the most vulnerable to global shocks. The RRC acts as a rubber stamp for the status quo instead of a watchdog for our stability. It’s time for an engineer who prioritizes our state over global chaos.06 Apr 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitoldefn32hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mim6j23dqx2tCorpus Christi is in a water emergency. Meanwhile, the RRC ignores thousands of wells leaking toxins into our groundwater. Our systems are connected, we can’t treat water as an afterthought. It's time for technical accountability. Let's put a field technician on the RRC.03 Apr 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mim6j23dqx2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3miejupt6ze22Technical competence vs. political chaos. I spent my career as an engineer solving complex problems with facts. My potential opponent's racist rant at CPAC isn’t a plan for Texas energy, it’s a performance of hate. Texas needs a watchdog, not more theater. Let's get to work.31 Mar 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3miejupt6ze22https://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mibxihd3jq2tProud to be endorsed by the Sierra Club! As an engineer, I know a reliable grid and a clean environment are the same goal. When the RRC allows $1.7B in gas to be flared, they’re wasting our resources. We need a watchdog who understands the data, not another political concierge in Austin.30 Mar 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibxihd3jq2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mi2oscjdyl2xGreat energy in Fort Worth at the rally with @jamestalarico.bsky.social! You can’t build a stable structure on a shaky foundation. I’m bringing technical accountability to the RRC. We are less than 1% away from putting an engineer in charge of Texas energy. Let’s get to work.27 Mar 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2oscjdyl2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhxucctyk32uThis post from Jan aged like milk. While the Governor promised $1.77 gas, the Texas average is now $3.60 and climbing. We can't fix our energy system with theater and broken promises. We need technical accountability at the RRC to stop the waste and protect your wallet. It's time for an engineer.26 Mar 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxucctyk32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhswlgow5s2tBusy weekend at county conventions! As an engineer, I don't just look at blueprints, I show up to the job site. Texans are ready to move past the chaos in Austin. The message is clear: we need technical competence at the RRC. We're within 1% of this seat. The math is on our side. Let’s build.24 Mar 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhswlgow5s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhqhjcj2w62dThe Most Important Office You’ve Never Heard Of: The Texas Railroad Commission.23 Mar 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqhjcj2w62dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhis4vpfpf2qGas prices are even HIGHER than when they were when I filmed this earlier. I'm the only candidate for the REC who's in this for YOU - and not for the war. Join us at jonrosenthaltx.com20 Mar 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhis4vpfpf2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhe74cu6ap2d31,676. That’s how many votes stood between me and beating the entire GOP field combined. In a state of 30M, we are within a 1% margin of taking back the Railroad Commission. The math is clear: Texans are done with business as usual and ready for an engineer who puts families before donors.18 Mar 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe74cu6ap2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhdq4sgojy2rThe Republican candidates support the war and the higher prices that are coming with it. I'm in this for YOU and YOUR WALLET.18 Mar 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdq4sgojy2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mhbbf75gru2dTexas energy is a complex system failing under career politicians who act as concierges, not watchdogs. The data: I was only 31,676 votes from beating the entire GOP field, less than 1%. We don't need luck; we need technical competence. Let's put Texas families first.17 Mar 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbbf75gru2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mh6rwmyaog2z$3.19 for gas in Fort Worth is too high, yet it’s still below the $3.40 TX average. As an engineer, I see a systems failure. While global instability drives prices up, our leaders choose political theater over fixing things at home. We need technical accountability, not more games.16 Mar 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6rwmyaog2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mfkgip357k2zWe are literally burning money. Let me explain:23 Feb 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkgip357k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mffgvcrtze2vNo matter who you choose in the Primary, we need to ALL come together for the common good in the General Election! We only get positive change by winning elections, and we win by working TOGETHER! 💙21 Feb 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mffgvcrtze2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3meycwtghiq2lWinter Storm Uri was 5 years ago and our power grid is STILL vulnerable.16 Feb 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meycwtghiq2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3melswsx7vm2l@JamesTalarico and I are both running to take our government back from the billionaires. For too long, working class Texans have been taken advantage of by politicians who sell us out so they can enrich themselves and their friends. We're both fighters who will take on corporate interests and win.11 Feb 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3melswsx7vm2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mdyax5zxto2lEnergy bills for people in Dallas have already doubled, yet Atmos wants to squeeze even more money out of working class people. When you have big energy asking this of a city council right before a winter storm, you no longer have a working relationship, you have a shakedown.03 Feb 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdyax5zxto2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3mbytjnnpml2iBefore I was a Democrat, I was oilfield trash. Trump just spent our tax dollars destabilizing Venezuela, making Texas’s economy weaker in the process. As Railroad Commissioner, I will always fight for Texans first.09 Jan 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbytjnnpml2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3ma4nicymwx23Our North Texas Tour was incredibly successful and moving. Not only are Texans are feeling the high cost of their energy bills, they're ready to fight against it. Join us in the fight for better energy jobs and more affordable electric bills.16 Dec 2025 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4nicymwx23https://bsky.app/profile/jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social/post/3m7sd4pcxrh2vNorth Texas, I’m headed your way to talk about how we can lower our energy bills and lead the nation in energy innovation. Meet me at one of our stops this weekend! RSVP: linktr.ee/jonrosenthaltx12 Dec 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:wtbxtihks5wsjka3gpaykpkz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sd4pcxrh2v