State Representative, District 129
Two-year term. The Texas House of Representatives has 150 members from separate districts across the state. With the Texas Senate, the Texas House: enacts and amends laws; passes the state budget and raises or lowers taxes; passes proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution; and redraws congressional and legislative district maps every ten years. The Texas House has the exclusive power to impeach officials. Current annual salary: $7,200, plus $221 for every day the Legislature is in session, including any special sessions.
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Scott Bowen
(Rep)
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Bob Mitchell
(Rep)
Qualifications:
What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Issues:
What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your "specific" plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
district
129
Education
Clear Lake High School, Texas A&M (BS in Chemical Engineering), Rice University (Masters in Business Administration)
Occupation
Engineer
I've been involved in policy as a Republican for my entire adult life, serving as a local volunteer and leader in the party and then on the Clear Creek ISD school board for six years. In all of those roles, I've brought a problem-solving mindset that I've developed in my professional life as a chemical engineer.
I'm a lifelong resident of the district, having grown up in Clear Lake and still living there today, and I know the needs of our region and our industry well. I also know the needs and challenges that face our public schools and will be an advocate for parents and our schools at the state level.
I have the experience, the knowledge, and the passion to ensure our district continues to be represented well in the Texas Legislature.
Property taxes - I agree with Governor Abbott's proposal to use state sales tax surpluses to give 100% homestead exemptions on the school M&O tax, which is the largest tax any homeowner pays. Combined with local spending limits and appraisal caps, we can significantly reduce the burden of taxation on our homeowners.
Crime - Harris County has failed miserably at its job of getting criminals off our streets and keeping us safe. I will fight for judicial accountability, to end cashless bail for violent and repeat offenders, and to give the Attorney General the ability to prosecute violent criminals and election crimes when local District Attorneys refuse to.
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