Texas Scorecard

Biography

Representative Ashby was born and raised in Rusk County, Texas. He is the President of Community Title and manages their offices in Angelina, Nacogdoches, and Polk Counties. Representative Ashby is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University, with a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics. He and his wife Nickie now live in Lufkin with their two sons.

Contact

Email: Trent.Ashby@house.texas.gov
Social: RepTrentAshby
: TrentAshbyTX

Addresses

Capitol

P.O. Box 12910
Austin, Texas 78711-2910

(512) 463-0508
District

2915 Atkinson Dr.
Lufkin, TX 75901

(936) 634-2762

Committees

89th Legislative Session
Natural Resources
Public Education
Public Education Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education, Chair

Campaign Finance

Lawmakers Join Push to Pause Transmission Lines

June 16, 2026

Forty-three state representatives and senators cite concerns about ratepayer costs and private property rights.
Republican Nominees Secured for Key Open Seats in Texas Legislature 

March 4, 2026

Each of the nominees will face off with their respective Democrat opponent in November.  
Casino-Backed PAC Dumps Millions Into Final Stretch of Texas GOP Primaries

February 24, 2026

Casino expansion proposals have repeatedly stalled in the Legislature, but the industry has continued investing heavily in Republican primaries.
Meta-Backed PAC Pumps Over $1.2 Million Into Texas Republican Primaries

February 24, 2026

The spending comes as major technology companies increasingly involve themselves in state-level policy battles surrounding artificial intelligence and data centers.
Two Casino-Backed PACs Continue Spending Spree

February 3, 2026

The Texas Sands PAC and the Texas Defense PAC are on track to spend millions of dollars ahead of the Primary Election.