Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell

Qualifications

• Provided strong leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic that kept our local economy going strong and our community safe

• Helped Bowie County government weather our worst cyber attack in history

• Successfully practiced law in Bowie County for over 33  years

• Background in real estate and business  development

• Has served as Bowie County Judge since being appointed on October 1, 2019

Platform

First, I want to monitor expenses and revenues to keep county finances in good shape. I will use my business and legal experience to be a competent Chief  Executive of Bowie County. I will work with other elected officials to provide the best services to our citizens, including long-term solutions for mental health needs and the burden of crime on the County. Bowie County needs more well-paying jobs. I will continue to work with our local economic development groups and community leaders to attract new business and jobs. I will  continue to work closely with the Texas Department of Transportation to implement and plan new roadways and  improve our existing roadways. 

About Me

I am a lifelong resident of Bowie County. I graduated from Texas High. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston. I graduated from the University of  Arkansas School of Law, with Honors. I am licensed to practice law in Arkansas and Texas.  I am happily married to Lisa Roberts Howell. We have two sons. John and his wife, Andrea, live in Nacogdoches and are busy raising two teenagers: Mason, who is a freshman at Texas A&M University; and Whitley, who is a junior at Nacogdoches High School. Matt and his wife, Katherine, live in Bentonville, AR, where Matt is an optometrist.