Don’t take my word for it—attend the candidate forum hosted by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and see for yourself.
For at least the last 30 years, House District 129 in the Bay Area has been represented by a Republican, including John Davis for 16 years and Dennis Paul for 12. With Paul now running for State Senate, the seat is open. Former CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen and Albert Wittliff are vying for the position, and the contrast between them couldn’t be starker—not just in party affiliation, but in their leadership experience and ability to represent our community.
Albert Wittliff
Beyond being exceptionally personable, Albert brings deeply relevant experience to the role. A retired Homeland Security officer, he spent his career protecting world leaders, including three Secretaries of State. On his website, he notes:
“Later, I returned home to Texas to serve as a Senior Special Agent in Homeland Security Investigations, spending over a decade with the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Houston… Beyond investigations, I served as a Team Leader on our Rapid Response Teams, helping people during devastating disasters like Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.”
In addition to serving in Iraq, providing diplomatic security, fighting terrorism, and leading disaster recovery teams, Albert owns a local security firm serving the Bay Area’s aerospace industry. He holds strong ties to CCISD and the business community, carries a commanding presence, and speaks articulately. Crucially, he is willing to talk to anyone regardless of political affiliation—a negotiating strength essential for a State Legislator. But again, don’t take my word for it.
Scott Bowen
By contrast, Scott Bowen lacks the qualities needed for effective representation. Where Albert is commanding, Scott is awkward. Where Albert seeks common ground, Scott is abrasive. During his two terms on the CCISD board, Scott won his second term with under 50% of the vote before ultimately losing his seat by eight points to a well-qualified conservative candidate.
His tenure brought continuous disruption to the board, including recruiting and funding primary challengers against his own colleagues using out-of-district PAC money. As a trustee, he even sponsored a party resolution supporting school vouchers on behalf of the Texas Republican Party. He was even caught on video testifying against public education.His record is defined by chaos and ties to extremist groups. You can review a documented history of his record at bayareahouston.net/ScottBowen, but the best step is to attend the forum and decide for yourself.
We have a choice in the Bay Area. Make one. You can RSVP to the forum here: costello@bayareahouston.com
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