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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.
Jon Bouché Announces New Endorsements
October 20, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Conroe ISD Trustees Melissa Dungan and Nicole May have announced their endorsement of Jon Bouché for House District 16.
Dungan was part of the original slate of “Mama Bears” who served as the conservative minority prior to the November 2024 election of four additional conservative board members, including May.
Dungan endured relentless media attacks for attempting to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, pornographic library books, and leftist personal ideologies from the classroom.
May joined a slate of three other Conservatives to defeat the remaining leftist trustees in the November 2024 election, giving Conroe ISD a seven-member, fully conservative school board.
“Jon will be a strong voice for Texas House district 16 in Austin,” May said. “Keep fighting the good fight!”
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!”