Jon Bouché Calls for Reform to Restore Integrity and Balance to the Texas House
November 11, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - From the moment I entered the race for Texas House District 16, one of my top priorities has been to reform the dysfunctional structure of the Texas House and return power to the Representatives elected by the people.
When the Texas House was established in 1845, it was designed to operate as a representative, Republican body. Over time, however, power has been increasingly centralized in the hands of the Speaker, creating an environment ripe for corruption, backroom deals, and political favoritism.
Session after session, a small group of Republicans have joined Democrats to install a Speaker who advances personal and political interests over those of Texans. The result is a House leadership structure that undermines the will of the majority and weakens the Republican Party’s influence.
To address this, I have called on Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George to establish a subcommittee within the Legislative Priorities Committee to review and recommend changes to the Texas House rules—specifically, reforms that would return authority from the Speaker to the body, as intended by Article 1, Section 2 of the Texas Constitution.
Additionally, I have submitted recommendations to the House Republican Caucus Chair proposing rule changes that strengthen accountability and transparency within the Caucus itself.
A resolution outlining these reforms has been shared with both Chairman George and the Caucus Chair for review.
If we fail to act with courage and foresight, the Texas House risks once again falling under Democratic control in 2027, leaving the Republican majority—and the values it represents—effectively powerless.
It is time to restore integrity, balance, and true representation to the People’s House.