Bowen Launches Texas House Bid With GOP Backing

Scott Bowen, a lifelong resident of House District 129 and a longtime figure in local education leadership, has officially launched his campaign for the Texas House of Representatives. Bowen seeks to succeed Rep. Dennis Paul (R), who is vacating the seat to run for State Senate after serving the district for more than a decade.

A graduate of local schools and Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering, Bowen has deep roots in the community. From 2019 to 2025, he served as an at-large member of the Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees, where he built his reputation as a staunch conservative voice.

During his tenure on the school board, Bowen advocated for increased transparency and accountability. He notably opposed COVID-related mask mandates and pushed for the swift reopening of local schools. He also spearheaded what he calls the first district-level ban on Critical Race Theory in Texas.

Bowen’s campaign has already garnered strong support from conservative grassroots organizations and prominent state lawmakers. According to the press release announcing his campaign, two-thirds of HD 129’s Republican precinct chairs have endorsed his run.

Other notable supporters include the Kingwood TEA Party, Texans for Strong Borders, state Representatives Cody Vasut (R) and Briscoe Cain (R), and state Senator Mayes Middleton (R), who is currently vying for Texas' Attorney General position.

 State Rep. Paul currently represents HD 129, and he is vying to succeed state Senator Middleton. Shortly after announcing his intention to run for the Texas Senate, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) endorsed state Rep. Paul for the office.

Earlier this year, Bowen faced controversy for allegedly breaking a campaign promise and campaign laws.