Trent Ashby

Trenton Edward Ashby (born October 9, 1972) is a Texas politician who currently represents district 57 of the Texas House of Representatives, which is composed of Angelina County, Houston County, Leon County, Madison County, San Augustine County, and Trinity County. Prior to being a state representative, Ashby was a local politician and business owner.

Trent Ashby
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 57th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byMarva Beck
Member of LISD Board of Trustees
In office
2007–2012
Personal details
Born
Trenton Edward Ashby

(1972-10-09) October 9, 1972
Rusk County, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Nickie
Children2
ResidenceLufkin, Texas
Alma materTexas A&M University (BA)

Early life

Trenton Edward Ashby[1] was born on October 9, 1972 in Rusk County, Texas.[2][3] He was raised in rural Rusk County on a dairy farm and diversified livestock operation. While growing up, Ashby was an elected leader in his local FFA and 4-H youth organizations.[3] Graduating from Hendeson High School, Ashby would go on to attend Texas A&M University where he was elected to the Student Senate, Senior Yell Leader, and Class Treasurer. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics in 1996, and is still affiliated with Texas A&M through the Texas A&M Letterman's Association and Association of Former Students.[4]

Political career
Ashby (left) at the LBJ Foundation

Ashby is a former president and member of the nonpartisan Lufkin Independent School District Board of Trustees, his tenure on the school board started in 2007 and ended in 2012. He served as president of the board in his final 2 years.[3][5]

In 2012, Ashby entered the Republican primary to represent District 57 of the Texas House of Representatives, he was challenging incumbent representative Marva Beck. Ultimately, Ashby won the primary with 58.1% of the votes and was unopposed in the general election. He was sworn in to represent District 57 on January 8, 2013. He has been subsequently reelected, by large margins or was unopposed, in 2014, 2016, 2018, and is up for another reelection in 2020, being challenged by Democrat Jason Rogers.[6] District 57 serves Angelina County, Houston County, Leon County, Madison County, San Augustine County, and Trinity County.

Policies

Ashby has been characterized as a conservative Republican, earning a 70% rating from the American Conservative Union.[3][2]

Ashby has a record of being anti-abortion. He has supported and co-sponsored several bills restricting abortion access, including Texas House Bill 2 which banned abortion passed 20 weeks of gestation.[7] This record has earned him a 100% rating from Texas Alliance for Life, a 60% from Texas Right to Life Committee, and a 0% from NARAL Pro-Choice Texas.[2]

Personal life

Ashby is a resident of Lufkin, Texas with his wife Nickie and two sons, Garin and Grant. The Ashby family are active members of Harmony Hill Baptist Church. Additionally, he is active in several local non-profit organizations.[3]

References
  1. "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. "Trent Ashby's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  3. "Trent Ashby profile". www.ktre.com. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  4. Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. "Elected Officials Directory: Texas Representative Trent Ashby | The Texas Tribune". web.archive.org. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  6. "Trent Ashby". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  7. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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