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Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 129

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 129, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Scott Bowen and Albert Wittliff. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Scott Bowen (Republican), Albert Wittliff (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 129. Not on the November ballot: Dennis Paul, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Scott Bowen

Republican

Top priorities
  • Enforcing immigration law and public safety
  • Property tax relief for homeowners
  • Parental rights and fiscal transparency in schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Scott Bowen is a chemical engineer who earned his degree from Texas A&M and an MBA from Rice University, according to his campaign site. He served six years on the Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees, from 2019 to 2025, per the same source.

Albert Wittliff

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fully funding public schools and repealing school voucher programs
  • Improving infrastructure for flood management and power reliability
  • Making homeowners insurance more affordable

Per the Community Impact.

Biography

Albert Wittliff is a retired Diplomatic Security Service special agent and intelligence analyst, according to Community Impact. He began his career at the Pentagon and later directed high-profile protection details and counter-terrorism investigations in federal homeland security service, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 129 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 129, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Scott Bowen and Albert Wittliff. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 129 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Harris County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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