Texas Republican Bo French, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, has spoken out on diversity and public safety, posting the phrase “Diversity = Anarchotyranny”. French’s comments were in response to a post claiming that diversity “lowers your wages, marginalizes your culture, increases your crime, fills your hospitals, occupies your housing, ruins your schools, consumes your taxes, tightens your laws, restricts your freedoms, endangers your children and calls you racist.” French’s statement continues a recurring theme in his messaging that emphasizes law, order, and cultural cohesion as he campaigns for statewide office.

Diversity = Anarchotyranny https://t.co/OMgjH3mTK4

— Bo French (@BoFrenchTX) February 23, 2026

French has previously used the term “anarchotyranny,” including in a January 2026 post in which he criticized the judicial system for releasing criminals, writing, “How many rogue judges are we going to sit by and watch thwart the law? How many criminals are they going to keep releasing? How much more Anarchotyranny are we going to accept until we go full Nayib Bukele on them? I am ready now. Are you?” The anarchotyranny term was coined by political theorist Samuel Francis and describes a situation in which the state exercises oppressive power against law-abiding citizens while simultaneously failing to fulfill basic public duties such as maintaining public safety. In anarchotyranny, criminals may go unpunished while ordinary citizens face excessive restrictions or punishment, creating a combination of perceived anarchy and tyranny. Francis emphasized that the “tyranny” component punishes the non-compliant, while the “anarchy” component reflects the state’s inability or unwillingness to enforce law and order.

How many rogue judges are we going to sit by and watch thwart the law? How many criminals are they going to keep releasing? How much more anarchotyranny are we going to accept until we go full on @nayibbukele on them? I am ready now. Are you?

— Bo French (@BoFrenchTX) January 24, 2026

In his recent post, French linked this concept to diversity, arguing that increasing cultural, ethnic, or religious heterogeneity contributes to the conditions of anarchotyranny in the United States. He has drawn comparisons to international examples of strict governance, noting the policies of El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele. French praised Bukele’s approach to law enforcement, highlighting his zero-tolerance stance on crime and the country’s limited demographic diversity as a model for maintaining order. Bukele has implemented stringent policing measures, including mass detentions and strict penalties for gang-related activity, which have reduced homicide rates but also drawn international criticism for authoritarian tactics and human rights concerns. French suggested that similar policies could address what he sees as lawlessness in U.S. cities.

French’s remarks have intensified scrutiny as he campaigns for the March 3, 2026, Republican primary for the Texas Railroad Commission. He previously chaired the Tarrant County Republican Party from 2023 until his resignation in November 2025 to pursue statewide office. His repeated use of terms like “anarchotyranny” positions him as a candidate focused on law, order, and a cultural-conservative vision of governance, appealing to voters concerned with crime, immigration, and diversity policies.

The Texas Railroad Commission seat French is seeking will be decided in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, part of Texas’s broader primary election calendar. The Railroad Commission, despite its name, regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, pipeline safety, and certain aspects of energy production, making it one of the most influential regulatory bodies in Texas. Voters who wish to participate in the primary must be registered to vote in Texas and meet the state’s eligibility requirements. The deadline to register generally falls about 30 days before Election Day, and registration information, polling locations, and ballot details are available through the Texas Secretary of State’s office and local county election administrators. To read more into Bo French and what he promises to fight for, his campaign is online and available.

While the term anarchotyranny describes a theoretical condition where government both overreaches and underperforms, its application to contemporary U.S. policy is highly contentious. French’s invocation of the concept underscores his campaign strategy, framing contemporary social and policy issues in terms of perceived threats to safety, culture, and civic order.