State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers

08/30/2026

Donuts, Doors and Democracy today we talked to voters at the doors to ask about what issues matter to them and encouraged them to make a plan to vote alongside some great candidates, supporters, constituents and friends!

08/30/2026

Two full days of thoughtful discussion and meaningful dialogue with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders about where we go from here on Texas energy and climate issues from data centers and geothermal energy to transmission and grid reliability at the annual Texas Energy and Climate Caucus Retreat.

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

We’re bringing our office directly to you!
Join Team Bowers for Mobile Office Hours at Sharing Life Community Outreach in Mesquite. Our team will be available to hear your concerns, answer questions, and help connect you with state services and resources.

Serving House District 113 means making sure our office is accessible and connected to the people we represent. Stop by, say hello, and let us know how we can help.

08/06/2026

Today, we commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, landmark legislation that helped dismantle barriers to the ballot box and protect the fundamental right to vote for millions of Americans.

The progress secured through the Voting Rights Act was not freely given. It was earned through the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who believed every voice deserves to be heard and every vote deserves to count.

As we reflect on this historic milestone, we are reminded that the work of protecting voting rights continues. Recent discussions surrounding polling locations in Tarrant County underscore why we must remain vigilant in ensuring every eligible voter has a meaningful opportunity to participate in our democracy.

The right to vote is precious. It is powerful. And it is worth protecting.

As elected officials and engaged citizens, we all share a responsibility to strengthen civic participation, expand voter education, and ensure every Texan understands the power of their voice.

The Voting Rights Act is more than a chapter in our history—it is a continuing call to action. Let us honor those who came before us by educating, organizing, and encouraging every eligible voter to make their voice heard.

07/28/2026

Help Us Fill Backpacks & Brighten Futures!

As students across House District 113 prepare to head back to school, let’s come together to ensure every child has the supplies they need to start the school year with confidence.

I’m proud to host our Back-to-School School Supply Drive and invite you to support local students by donating new school supplies.

🗓 Donation Deadline: August 7

📍 Drop-Off Location:
18601 LBJ Freeway Frontage Rd., Suite 301
Mesquite, TX 75150

📞 To schedule your drop-off, please call:
(972) 272-6237

📧 Or email:
[email protected]

Every backpack, notebook, pencil, folder, and box of crayons makes a difference. Together, we can help ensure students across Garland, Mesquite, and Rowlett begin the school year prepared to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you for investing in the future of House District 113. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and their families.

07/13/2026

Two fatal shootings involving ICE agents in less than one week. One in Houston. Now another in Maine.

My heart is heavy.

As details continue to emerge from the shooting involving ICE agents in Maine, I am reminded that behind every headline is a human life, a family, and a community forever changed. This comes just days after the fatal shooting in Houston. Both incidents remain under investigation.

Here at home, our office has received reports from constituents of ICE activity in communities across North Texas, including Irving, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and Rowlett, often during the early morning hours.

I encourage our community to stay informed, remain calm, and know your rights.

If you encounter federal immigration officers:
• Remain calm.
• You have the right to remain silent.
• Do not open your door unless officers present a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
• Do not sign documents without first speaking with an attorney.

Knowledge is not about creating fear. It is about ensuring people understand their constitutional rights and are prepared to exercise them peacefully and lawfully.

No matter where we stand on immigration policy, every person deserves dignity, due process, and respect under the law.

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors. Being informed can make all the difference.

05/07/2026

In this clip, I served on a national panel at the 3rd Annual Heal Collaborative Lung Cancer Summit where I shared the importance of access to care and its importance when it comes to saving lives. This was my fourth time to be invited by NBCSL to participate on a national panel and fifth time overall.

04/16/2026

This is Black Maternal Health week. Our fight is about equity, justice and survival. Learn more this week April 11 - 17. Here’s one factoid you might not know…