Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 135 until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedGroundwater safeguards: baseline and follow-up water testing around high-risk operations; tougher liners and monitoring at waste sites. Learn more
Modern leak-detection and repair (LDAR) requirements (optical gas imaging, continuous monitors in hotspots) to stop methane and VOC leaks fast. Learn more
End routine flaring and venting – permit only true emergencies, with continuous monitoring and swift penalties. Learn more
Ban industry donations to Railroad Commissioners. Learn more
Bill transparency—line-item explanations of riders and storm charges in clear language. Learn more
Weatherization Requirements for critical gas production, processing, and pipelines – with deadlines, third-party audits, and fines that actually deter violations. Learn more
Reliability scorecards: publish site-level compliance so communities and markets can see who’s ready for extreme weather. Learn more
Stricter prudence reviews before utilities recover extraordinary costs; no recovery for preventable failures. Learn more
24/7 complaint hotline text line with tracking numbers and public resolution timelines. Learn more
Full transparency: publish calendars, meetings, and recusals; livestream and archive enforcement hearings; plain-English summaries of decisions. Learn more
Hedging and storage standards to smooth volatile prices. Learn more
Consumer protection on gas rates: require prudence reviews before companies pass storm costs to customers; block recovery of costs caused by negligence. Learn more
Jon Rosenthal is running to restore integrity, accountability, and common sense. As a career oilfield engineer, a proven legislator, and a father, Jon will make sure the Railroad Commission works for the people of Texas – not just special interests. Learn more
Implement local jobs requirements where permissible for plugging and remediation contracts; partner with local business and community colleges on paid training. Learn more
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