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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.
Jon Bouché Officially Files to Run for Texas House District 16
November 8, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman, Gwen Withrow, with candidate for Texas House District 16, Jon Bouché, at Republican Party Headquarters on November 8th.
MONTGOMERY, TX – Jon Bouché officially filed to run for Texas House District 16 at the Montgomery County Republican Party Headquarters today, placing him on the ballot in the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election.
“I decided to run for the Texas House when our current Representative, Will Metcalf, joined the Democrats in their fight against the House Republican Caucus and the Republican Party,” Bouché said. “We need a strong, Texas-first Republican in House District 16. I will never abandon Montgomery County by voting with Democrats.”
A longtime Montgomery County resident, Bouché is a businessman, real estate agent, and dedicated Republican activist. He has been in the trenches for the Republican Party since 2004, serving as a Precinct Chairman and three terms as the Montgomery County Republican Party Vice Chairman.
Bouché was the 2019 Republican Party Volunteer of the Year for Senate District 4 and served at the 2022 Texas GOP Convention on the Platform Committee and as Chair of the Criminal and Civil Justice Committee. He served on the Rules Committee at the 2024 State Convention.
“Republicans must unite in the House if we are to lead our state and deliver on the Republican Legislative Priorities,” said Bouché. “Our constituents demand this, and they deserve representation. In Austin, I will champion accountability to ensure our priorities are achieved.”
Click here to learn more about Jon Bouché for Texas and read his Texas First Agenda.
American Taxpayers Under Siege
June 14, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Federal authority over immigration has long been contentious, but the crisis has reached a boiling point today as American cities face growing unrest.
How Did We Get To This Point?
For the last four years, the Biden Administration asserted federal control—largely to avoid enforcing border security—leading to what many have called an open-border policy. This triggered a massive influx of illegal immigrants, leaving Border States like Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas to bear disproportionate costs for law enforcement, healthcare, education, and housing.
In contrast, the Trump Administration has now taken a more aggressive approach to border security and deportation, sparking political and legal battles. Essentially, many of those now here and receiving taxpayer-funded benefits show no intention of leaving—even as they wave the flags of the countries they fled while destroying property, looting stores, and attacking the very people—the American taxpayers—who have been funding the support they’ve received.
Some Historical Context: Clinton Administration's Lawsuit Against Governor Pete Wilson
Given the strain, why can’t Border States simply pass laws to stop all taxpayer funding for illegal immigrants?
In the 1990s, the Clinton Administration filed a lawsuit against California Governor Pete Wilson over the state's Proposition 187, which sought to deny public services, including education and healthcare, to illegal aliens. The federal government argued that the state law conflicted with federal immigration policy and violated constitutional protections. Although Proposition 187 was ultimately ruled unconstitutional and never implemented, the case highlighted the tension between state and federal authority over immigration issues.
The Script Had Flipped
The current legal challenges to the Trump Administration's policies echo past conflicts, but the script has flipped—figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom, who spent the last four years arguing that the Biden Administration had the authority to enforce (or not enforce) immigration laws, are now claiming the Trump Administration lacks that same authority.
The Cost of Inconsistent Immigration Law Enforcement
The protests against ICE raids—happening today across Texas in cities like Conroe, The Woodlands, Austin, Houston, and Dallas—highlight the growing tension between federal immigration policy and local governance. These demonstrations underscore the broader consequences of inconsistent, selective, or politicized law enforcement in the U.S.
Who Is Funding the “No Kings” Protests, i.e., Riots?
People keep asking who's funding the violence at the 'No Kings' riots, but the truth is disturbingly simple: IT'S BEING PAID FOR BY YOU—the American taxpayer—through the very systems, services, policies, and elected officials that continue to enable the chaos. Case in point, Representative Gene Wu of House District 137 out of Houston sponsored the No Kings event at the Texas Capitol today.
How Do We Fix This?
First, always remember: at every level of government, the quality of our leadership reflects the choices we make at the ballot box. That’s why it’s essential to elect individuals who will serve with humility, lead with courage, and represent you with honesty. Demand that your leaders respect the Constitution, uphold the rule of law, and act as faithful stewards of the public trust. Without that moral compass, even the best policies and laws can be misused, twisted, or ignored.