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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.
Misty Odenweller Endorses Jon Bouché for HD 16
November 5, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - Conroe ISD Board President, Misty Odenweller, has endorsed Jon Bouché for Texas House District 16.
Odenweller was elected to the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees in November 2022 as part of the original “Mama Bears” slate of conservative candidates and now serves as the Board President.
“Jon’s heart is for the people of Montgomery County, and he’s proven time and again he will stand for what’s right,” Odenweller said.
She has taught in public and private elementary schools, and has written and aligned curriculum for both. She believes that success in the educational system is found in a symbiotic relationship between the home and the school.
Odenweller has worked to improve curriculum content, pushed for policy on parental authority regarding gender fluidity, opposed the inclusion of Critical Race Theory (CRT), and advocated for the removal of books deemed inappropriate or violating obscenity clauses.
Her Christian faith has guided her as a wife, mother, grandmother, business owner, teacher, and Conroe ISD Trustee.
“It is a great honor to have the endorsement of Misty Odenweller, Conroe ISD Board President,” Bouché said. “Misty has worked tirelessly at improving outcomes for students and listening to her constituents. I will do the same when I get to Austin, and you can count on it!”
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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 Case for a Texas Vote on Self-Determination
Jon Bouché joins Daniel Miller on the Texas News podcast to discuss the importance of putting principles over politics.
September 25, 2025 | Media Inquiries: jon@bouchefortexas.com
Nearly everyone reading this can recite the Preamble to the United States Constitution by heart and many of you can probably even sing it, since it’s been ingrained in us since childhood.
In just one sentence of 52 words, the Preamble defines the values that bind Americans together: liberty, justice, unity, and responsibility for future generations. It also clearly spells out the purpose of our government, which makes it vital that we not only know the words, but truly understand their meaning.
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
Let’s break it down.
“We the People of the United States”
Declares that the authority of the Constitution comes directly from the people and not from kings, states, or legislatures and emphasizes popular sovereignty, meaning government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
“in Order to form a more perfect Union”
Acknowledges that the Articles of Confederation, which established the first U.S. government, were flawed and expresses the goal of creating a stronger, more unified nation where the states work together more effectively.
“establish Justice”
Refers to creating a fair legal system with equal application of laws for all citizens.
“insure domestic Tranquility”
Meant to prevent uprisings and unrest and expresses that the federal government is expected to maintain peace and stability within the nation’s borders.
“provide for the common defense”
Reflects the need for a unified military force to protect against foreign threats and invasion.
“promote the general Welfare”
Refers to creating conditions where citizens can thrive economically, socially, and physically.
“and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”
Emphasizes protecting freedom not only for the current generation but also for future Americans.
“do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
A solemn declaration that the people authorize and adopt this new system of government.
Now, when we read the Preamble this way, breaking it down word by word, we must ask ourselves: how is our government performing in these areas? And more importantly, how should we respond when the federal government fails to fulfill its most basic duties?
The Purpose of our Government — The Declaration of Independence
The Founders spoke with clarity in the Declaration of Independence:
“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government…”
This is not radical language. The very foundation of America itself is the belief that government exists to protect the life, liberty, and security of its people, and that when it fails, the people have the ultimate authority to seek remedies.
Federal Failures Texans Cannot Ignore
In recent years, Washington has abandoned that sacred duty:
When civil unrest swept across the nation during the last Administration, the federal government stood by while citizens were attacked, neighborhoods burned, and families grieved. Protection of life and property, a most basic duty of government, was neglected.
During the COVID pandemic, hardworking Texans were locked down, businesses shuttered, and families forced into hardship under federal mandates. At the very same time, the border was left wide open, with unvaccinated, undocumented immigrants allowed to cross freely. Federal agents even tore down barriers Texas put in place to defend its own communities.
Once here, those crossing illegally are provided medical care, housing, food, and education at taxpayer expense—all while Texas citizens were prevented from working, restricted from worship, and struggling to keep food on their own tables.
The Remedy of Self-Determination
The Founders gave us the framework: if government ceases to protect its citizens and instead burdens them, the people have the right and indeed the duty to demand change. For Texans, that means securing the ability to vote on our future. Not in anger, not in haste, but as a solemn exercise of the people’s right to self-determination.
This is not a call for reckless action. It is a call for accountability. Washington must be reminded that its authority comes not from force, but from the consent of free citizens. And if that consent is violated, the people must have the power to decide whether their liberty is best preserved inside or outside the Union.
In Closing
Let me be clear—I love my country and I love my state. I have willingly given my time and treasure to ensure our community is represented by honest and trustworthy representatives. And now I am running for office to serve the people of House District 16. My signing of the Texas Nationalist pledge only indicates that I would give Texans a choice to exercise their right to self-determination.
While I would certainly prefer that the Union endure and that the federal government honor its obligations under the Constitution, we cannot continue under a system that has not only abdicated its responsibilities, but at times shown open hostility toward the very citizens it was created to serve. For Texans, the first step is clear: we must establish within our own Constitution a process that secures the people’s right to vote on their future.
Providing a final option for Texas to vote on independence is rooted in principle, not hostility. It is about ensuring that government remains the servant of the people, never their master. As the Declaration of Independence reminds us, when any government becomes destructive of the ends of liberty, safety, and prosperity, the people have the right to seek a new course.
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.