Texas House District 16 2026

Compare candidates running in this Texas federal race. Review their positions, voting records, campaign promises, and donor information.

Bobbie Clayton

Party: Democrat

Jon Bouche

Party: Republican

Will Metcalf

Party: Republican

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Texas House District 16

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 10, 2026
📊Polling+32 Metcalf
Limited polling data available for state house race. Primary results from March 3, 2026 show Metcalf won Republican primary with 66% of the vote against Jon Bouche's 34%; Bobbie Clayton won Democratic primary unopposed with 100% of the vote.
Source: Texas Election Results (Primary Results)2026-03-03
66%
(R)
34%
(R)
lean r— Cook Partisan Voter Index (historical baseline - no current 2026 rating available)

Texas House District 16 is a historically Republican-held seat that has been dominated by Will Metcalf since 2014. While a Democratic candidate advanced from the primary, the district has consistently favored Republicans. Metcalf's internal party controversies create some primary vulnerability, but the general election remains strongly favors Republicans.

Bobbie ClaytonD
Jon BoucheR
Will MetcalfR

Summary

Bobbie Clayton is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 16, having won the Democratic primary unopposed on March 3, 2026 with 100% of the vote (6,594 votes). Limited public information is available about Clayton's background, campaign platform, or political positions.

Jon Bouche is a businessman and real estate agent who served as Vice Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party. He was the 2019 Republican Party Volunteer of the Year for Senate District 4 and served on the Platform Committee and Criminal and Civil Justice Committee at the 2022 Texas GOP Convention. He is married to his high school sweetheart Jeannine for 37 years and has three grown children. Bouche is running as a conservative challenger to incumbent Will Metcalf, criticizing Metcalf's Speaker vote as a betrayal of Republican values.

Will Metcalf is a sixth-generation Montgomery County resident and banker who has represented Texas House District 16 since 2014. He is the assistant vice president of Spirit of Texas Bank and holds a B.S. in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. Metcalf has served as Chairman of the House Administration Committee, which oversees all operations of the Texas House. He is married to Megan and has twin daughters.

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Campaign Promises

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Defense
  • Border protection and immigration enforcement
Education
  • Educational freedom
Economy
  • Property tax relief
Other
  • Christian conservative values
Defense
  • Border security and law enforcement enhancement
Economy
  • Property tax elimination path
Other
  • Pro-life policies
  • Second Amendment protections

Key Issue Positions

No key issues listed yet.

Speaker election and party loyalty
Strongly opposed Metcalf's Burrows vote; demands pure Republican Caucus support
Bouche's entire campaign is centered on criticizing Metcalf for voting with Democrats to elect Dustin Burrows, whom Bouche describes as a 'RINO' and threat to conservative agenda.
Conservative purity and party discipline
Advocates for strict adherence to Republican Caucus bylaws
Bouche argues that Republicans who betray the Caucus and work with Democrats must be replaced to restore 'principled, conservative leadership.'
Speaker of the House vote
Voted for Dustin Burrows over David Cook
In January 2025, Metcalf voted to elect Dustin Burrows as Texas House Speaker with bipartisan support, rather than supporting the Republican Caucus nominee David Cook. This vote contradicted a December 2024 resolution from the Montgomery County Republican Party.
School vouchers
Mixed record on education freedom accounts
Metcalf voted yes on the education savings account (ESA) voucher program in 2025 but also tabled an amendment to place vouchers on the November ballot for voter decision in 2024.
Ken Paxton impeachment
Voted to impeach
Metcalf voted yes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton on May 27, 2023, putting him at odds with hardline conservatives who opposed the impeachment.

Top Donors

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No donor data available.

Dustin Burrows Campaign
$35,000Individual/Campaign
Second highest contributor to Metcalf; Burrows is the House Speaker Metcalf voted for.
Burrows campaign associates (District Director and Deputy Chief of Staff)
$30,000Individual
Combined contribution from Burrows' inner circle

Contradictions

No contradictions documented.

No contradictions documented.

Claim: Metcalf claims he 'has not only never voted for a tax hike – he's cut taxes every single session he served.'
Contradiction: Conservative scorecards give Metcalf mixed ratings. Texas Eagle Forum gave him a C-rating in 2025, and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility gave him a Fiscal Index of 78 in 2025, below many of his peers.
Claim: Metcalf supports eliminating property taxes and fighting for taxpayers
Contradiction: Conservative groups cite that key priorities like addressing property taxes stalled due to Democrat leverage enabled by the Speaker outcome Metcalf voted for.

What Opponents Say

No opponent claims documented.

Will Metcalf

Bouche is attempting a purist 'purity test' rather than focusing on constituent needs

Metcalf's camp characterized the Montgomery County GOP's censure effort as overreach and distraction from legislative accomplishments.

Jon Bouche

Will Metcalf betrayed conservative values by joining Democrats to elect Dustin Burrows as Speaker, breaking Republican Caucus bylaws

Bouche characterized Metcalf as a 'RINO' (Republican In Name Only) who prioritizes power over principle.

Jon Bouche

Metcalf has enabled Democrat leverage in the Texas House, threatening conservative agenda

Bouche argues Metcalf's Speaker vote allowed Democrats to gain influence and block conservative priorities.

Endorsements

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Montgomery County Republican Partyorganization
State Representative Nate Schatzlineindividual
David Coveyindividual
Montgomery County District Attorneyindividual
Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1individual
Texas Agriculture Commissioner (implied)individual