Republican Texas Railroad Commission nominee Bo French publicly rebuked Democratic state Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D‑District 135) after a Dallas Express investigation revealed the lawmaker’s social‑media activity involving adult‑content accounts.
Social‑media scrutiny
The October 15 report showed that Rosenthal’s X (formerly Twitter) account stopped following Lily (@vintagelilye), a profile that periodically posts adult‑content videos. However, his Bluesky account continued to follow two accounts identified as “transgender‑related.”
French said in a statement to the Dallas Express, “Following the exposure of this activity, Rosenthal unfollowed the heterosexual adult‑content accounts, but maintained his connection with the transgender pornographic accounts. It seems as though Jon’s biggest concern was anyone thinking he would engage with heterosexual adult content, not his overall engagement.”
Details of the follows
The original review found approximately 50 accounts followed by Rosenthal on Bluesky, including two that fit the “transgender‑related” description. One, H.R.T. Pufnstuf, promotes “Trans Slumber Party,” an adults‑only online gathering that may feature nudity. The other, Cloudy, links to OnlyFans and Fansly pages.
In addition, the newsroom documented two “likes” from Rosenthal’s Bluesky account on posts by H.R.T. Pufnstuf. The investigation stressed that these follows and likes do not prove Rosenthal purchased adult content, attended the gatherings, or endorsed every post.
Past comments and voting record
Rosenthal previously discussed the idea of participating nude in a Pride parade during a 2018 podcast interview, saying, “You know, I’m a little overweight, so I kind of draw the line at getting naked. But if I was in better shape, I would be pretty cool with it.”
He also voted against House Bill 900 in 2023, legislation that sought to restrict sexually explicit material in public school libraries.
Response and context
The Dallas Express reached out to Rosenthal for comment but did not receive a response.
French’s criticism comes as the Texas Railroad Commission nominee seeks confirmation from the state Senate. The commission, which oversees the state’s oil and gas industry, has become a focal point for partisan debate, with Republicans emphasizing deregulation and Democrats pressing for stronger environmental safeguards.
While the social‑media controversy does not directly relate to the commission’s regulatory duties, French framed it as a matter of personal judgment and consistency, suggesting that Rosenthal’s selective unfollowing reflects a broader pattern of partisan double standards.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
