A prominent Texas Republican is running for Railroad Commission in order to fight the "Islamic invasion." He's vying for a seat vacated by a former commissioner, who is now running for Texas Comptroller on a vow to protect girls' sports. The latest on Texas' (increasingly Islamophobic) primaries:

What Does the Railroad Commision Have to Do With “Radical Islam”? Everything, One Candidate SaysTarrant County GOP chair Bo French, known for his incendiary online presence, recently tendered his resignation to seek a position on the regulatory body that oversees the oil-and-gas industry.www.texasmonthly.com