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The Art of the Deal
September 15, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Recently, several people have contacted me about mailers from my opponent claiming he is endorsed by President Trump. These questions usually come down to two simple points:
Is it true that President Trump endorsed your opponent?
Why would President Trump endorse someone who betrayed his constituents, joined the Democrats, and undermined the Republican majority in the Texas House?
First, on the question of endorsement:
The so-called “endorsement” was not a formal statement from President Trump. During a phone call with the Texas House regarding a single piece of legislation — the School Choice Bill — President Trump said he would endorse anyone who supported that bill. But there was no official announcement from his office, no social media post, and no formal letter of endorsement as is customary.
What happened next is that a PAC took that phone call, transcribed it, and attached an autopen signature of President Trump to it. That is what my opponent and his allies have been mailing out as if it were an official endorsement. In reality, it is a misleading piece of campaign propaganda.
Second, on the question of “why”:
To understand, you need to think like a negotiator. In President Trump’s book, The Art of the Deal, he explains that you must know the competition, use your leverage, and — above all — deliver results.
That principle applies here. Despite conservative media, the Republican Party of Texas, the Texas Attorney General, and even his own son calling out Dustin Burrows, President Trump still hinted at support. Why? Because he saw that under the Texas Constitution, he couldn’t simply remove the Burrowcrats. They were entrenched. The only path forward was to negotiate.
There’s an old story that captures this point. A man asks a woman if she would spend the night with him for a million dollars. She says yes. He then asks if she would do the same for twenty dollars. She angrily replies, “What kind of woman do you think I am?” The man answers, “We’ve already established what you are. Now we’re just negotiating the price.”
President Trump knew he was dealing with people who would sell out for power and position. That meant there was always a deal to be made. I believe the real prize he sought was passage of the redistricting map in Texas, giving Republicans stronger footing in the midterms and advancing his national agenda. When Trump dangled the possibility of an endorsement, Burrows and his allies folded instantly.
Pastor Steve Riggle Endorses Jon Bouché for HD 16
September 14, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
THE WOODLANDS, TX - Grace Woodlands Senior Pastor, Steve Riggle, has endorsed Jon Bouché for House District 16. Grace Woodlands is located in The Woodlands in Montgomery County, Texas.
Grace Woodlands “prioritizes the presence of God, believes in the power of prayer, unashamedly preaches the Word of God, and boldly stands for Biblical values in our culture.”
Pastor Riggle is also the President of Grace International, a global family of 5,400 churches in 130 nations. Grace International works to connect pastors, plant churches, and equip leaders.
“What an awesome privilege we have to live in this great nation,” Pastor Riggle said. “A novel idea in our beginning; that a people could govern themselves. While no nation or governing system is perfect, that founding idea has produced what we enjoy today.”
“Freedom and the will of the people might be a bit messy, but it is a rich legacy to us and a legacy that calls us to steward it very well on our watch, and then pass it on to the next generation. That is why it is so important that we elect those to represent us who value the “American” way, and who believe we should be a nation “under” the hand of God.”
“Now more than ever, we need those who represent us to be people who are committed to these principles, and I am ready to do that in Austin,” said Jon Bouché. “Join me to RESTORE the VOICE of HD 16, and REFORM the Texas House.”
Mark Ramsey Endorses Jon Bouché for HD 16
September 10, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Mark Ramsey has endorsed Jon Bouché for House District 16.
Mark S. Ramsey, P.E., has a proven record of effective representation at all levels over several decades. He is formerly a four-term elected State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) representative of Texas Senate District 7 (North Harris County). In December 2020, Ramsey was one of 38 Texas Members of the U.S. Electoral College, where he successfully authored and passed an historic Resolution condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s lack of action relating to the November election fraud.
Ramsey is the only person in the history of the Republican Party of Texas to chair all three of the major state convention committees—Platform and Resolutions, Legislative Priorities, and most recently Rules. He is a former Chief of Staff for a legislator in Austin. He has also served on the Texas Education Agency (TEA) engineering curriculum committee and was invited by the Texas Sunset Commission to report on the TEA when it was up for review. Several of his recommendations led to language in proposed legislation.
In 2022, Ramsey was elected as a Director of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA), defeating a 23-year incumbent by a 3:1 margin. The NHCRWA serves about 800,000 people, with about half actually getting part of their water from the NCHRWA. He previously served as President of their Board of Directors, with a laser focus on stopping the unsustainable rise in water rates in North Harris County while preserving quantities and quality of water available to residents. Since taking office, the board has saved ratepayers around $250,000,000.
Ramsey is a registered professional engineer, holding numerous U.S. and international patents, and has helped clients on six continents. He was named an Exxon “Distinguished Instructor,” and Texas Tech named him a “Distinguished Engineer,” an award for lifetime achievements that less than 1% of alumni ever receive. He and his wife, Pauline, have been married for more than 44 years, and have three grown children and five grandchildren. They worship at WoodsEdge Community Church.
“Mark Ramsey is a stalwart conservative who I have known for several years and worked with on the Rules Committee at the 2024 Texas GOP convention,” Bouché said. “I am proud to have his endorsement!”
Jon Bouché Sends Letter to Texas GOP Chairman Addressing Dysfunction in the Texas House
August 25, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
On Friday, Jon Bouché sent a letter to Texas GOP Chairman, Abraham George, offering a solution to the abuse of power by the Texas House Speaker that continues to derail the House year after year.
“The Speaker should serve the body, not control it,” Bouché states in the letter.
“The future of Texas is at stake. Now is the time for decisive action, and I intend to stand strong and fight for change if elected to the Texas House.”
Click here to read the letter.
Jon Bouché Announces New Endorsements
August 20, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Tom Glass, Betty Anderson, and Ralph and Deborah Fite have endorsed Jon Bouché for House District 16.
“With an 81% Republican electorate, House District 16 deserves a true conservative representative in Austin,” Bouché said. “Tom Glass, Betty Anderson, and Ralph and Deborah Fite are conservative warriors. We will work together to defend liberty in Texas and restore your voice in House District 16.”
Texas Constitutional Enforcement Founder, Tom Glass
Tom Glass has spent many Texas legislative sessions advocating to increase Texans’ liberty. In the last five sessions, he has worked via his Texas Constitutional Enforcement organization to push back on unconstitutional federal acts. During the COVID tyranny, he fought against unconstitutional edicts and mandates.
He also has created a group called Protect the Texas Grid, where he has worked to harden our electrical grid against numerous threats and has worked with the League of Independent Voters to safeguard groundwater from suburban development at the expense of rural districts.
As a result of these efforts, he was awarded with one of two 2023 Ross Kecseg Fearless Conservative Awards from Grassroots America We the People. In 2021, he received a Texas Conservative Leader Award from Texas Scorecard.
Montgomery County Eagle Forum President, Betty Anderson
Betty Anderson is a longtime Montgomery County Republican Party Precinct Chair serving in Shenandoah and South County. As President of Montgomery County Eagle Forum, Betty is known throughout Texas as a tireless grassroots conservative focused on informing voters and encouraging them to vote responsibly. She received a Texas Conservative Leader Award from Texas Scorecard in 2021.
She and her husband, Dr. Dave Anderson, have helped found numerous churches and several thriving Christian schools in the Montgomery County and Houston areas.
Ralph & Deborah Fite, Texas GOP SREC, House District 7
Ralph and Deborah Fite represent Senate District 7 on the Texas GOP State Republican Executive Committee (SREC).
Ralph is Chairman of the Texas GOP Local Government Committee and the Texas GOP Treasurer.
Deborah is Chairman of the Texas GOP Officials Committee and Texas GOP Legislative Priorities Sub-Committee Chair for the “Texas Land Is Not for Sale” priority.
The couple has dedicated their lives to defending Texas by working to pass Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priorities.
Chad Prather Endorses Jon Bouché
July 19, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Chad Prather has endorsed Jon Bouché for House District 16.
Prather is a conservative political commentator, comedian, and musician. He hosted "The Chad Prather Show" on BlazeTV for five years until going independent in 2024 and has made numerous appearances on Fox News, CNN, A&E, and MSN.
Prather blends humor and conservative commentary, touring with comedy shows like the "Kings of Cowtown Comedy Tour" and "Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour." Tucker Carlson has called Prather, "supernaturally articulate." He advocates for free speech, pro-life, and pro-gun policies.
“It is a great honor to have received an endorsement from The Conservative Cowboy Chad Prather! Chad knows a conservative when he sees one, and he knows I will work to bring true conservative leadership back to the Texas House,” Bouché said.