State
State Representative, District 129
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
In Harris County: all of Seabrook, Webster, Nassau Bay, Taylor Lake Village, El Lago and Shoreacres; parts of Houston, Pasadena and La Porte, and unincorporated areas. Open seat: the House member directory lists Dennis Paul as the member for District 129; they are not on the general-election ballot.
Taxes & budget
Scott BowenRepublican
- Supports reducing school M&O property tax rates to zero.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Scott BowenRepublican
No documented position found.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
- Supports state disaster preparedness to offset FEMA cuts.
Education
Scott BowenRepublican
- Supports ending STAAR testing and school recapture.
- Supports ending in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
- Opposes spending public education dollars on private schools.
Housing
Scott BowenRepublican
No documented position found.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
- Supports storm mitigation to lower home insurance costs.
Economy & jobs
Scott BowenRepublican
- Supports mandatory E-Verify for employers.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Scott BowenRepublican
No documented position found.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
- Supports adding solar and wind to strengthen the grid.
Government & transparency
Scott BowenRepublican
- Supports moving all elections to the November ballot.
Albert WittliffDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.