Trent Ashby
Born
1972
Contact
Email · trent.ashby@house.texas.gov
District office
2915 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901
936-634-2762
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 46 all-time
28
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 119 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 2 all-time
420
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 420 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
89R session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.4%
based on 189 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
46 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SB 16 Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses. Signed
- HB 239 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land subject to a quarantine established by the Texas Animal Health Commission for ticks or screwworms. In Committee
- HB 193 Relating to the volume of groundwater production authorized through the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. In Committee
- HB 254 Relating to eligibility of a political subdivision for a grant from the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. Passed
- HB 237 Relating to an interstate compact for animal health initiatives. In Committee
- HB 27 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. Passed
- HB 23 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community. Signed
- HB 15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Passed
- HB 238 Relating to the power of the Texas Animal Health Commission to control or eradicate pests. In Committee
- HB 24 Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of modeled available groundwater when issuing permits. In Committee
- HB 64 Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence. In Committee
- HB 240 Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer. In Committee
- HJR 21 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer. Introduced
Historical 33 bills
- HB 110 Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer. Died
- HB 275 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land subject to a quarantine established by the Texas Animal Health Commission for ticks or screwworms. Died
- HB 218 Relating to the transfer of groundwater outside a groundwater conservation district's boundaries. Died
- HJR 7 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 216 Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of modeled available groundwater when issuing permits. Died
- HB 290 Relating to the volume of groundwater production authorized through the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. Died
- HB 272 Relating to creation of the Screwworm Abatement Trust (SWAT) Fund. Died
- HB 289 Relating to the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. Died
- HB 4945 Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting. To Executive
- HB 4735 Relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees. Died
- HB 4646 Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority. Died
- HB 4479 Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program. Died
- HB 4286 Relating to the territory of the Angelina and Neches River Authority. Died
- HB 4031 Relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants; creating a criminal offense. Died
- HB 3797 Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students. Died
- HB 3751 Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety. To Executive
- HB 3672 Relating to the creation of an extracurricular community education grant program. Died
- HB 3630 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities. Died
- HB 3409 Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District. Died
- HB 3370 Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land. To Executive
- HB 3149 Relating to instruction on hunter education for public high school students. Died
- HB 3010 Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. To Executive
- HB 2838 Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. Died
- HB 2563 Relating to establishment of the temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizing a fee. To Executive
- HB 2553 Relating to certain ad valorem tax-related studies conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. Died
Co-sponsored
119 billsCurrent session 28 bills
- HB 214 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. In Committee
- SB 1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Signed
- SB 8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Signed
- SB 5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Signed
- HB 25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Signed
- HB 167 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. In Committee
- HB 52 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. In Committee
- HCR 13 Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas. Signed
- HB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees. In Committee
- HJR 10 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives. In Committee
- HR 19 Urging Governor Abbott to return federal reconciliation bill funds to taxpayers through property tax relief. Introduced
- HB 291 Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state. Introduced
- HJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Passed
- HB 7 Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions. Signed
- HB 1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Signed
- HB 12 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. In Committee
- HB 4 Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. Signed
- HB 265 Relating to governmental oversight of youth camps, including youth camp rules, duties, and the advisory committee. Passed
- HB 298 Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence. In Committee
- HB 20 Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Signed
- HB 22 Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment. Passed
- HB 295 Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices. In Committee
- SB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. To Executive
- HB 186 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. In Committee
- HB 162 Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries. Introduced
Historical 91 bills
- HB 109 Relating to a disaster recovery loan program for small and micro-businesses. Died
- HB 276 Relating to parasitic insect control. Died
- HB 274 Relating to an interstate compact for animal health initiatives. Died
- HB 86 Relating to requirements applicable to certain governmental entities that engage in lobbying. Died
- HB 1 Relating to disaster response and preparedness, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing a fee. Died
- HB 14 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Died
- HB 273 Relating to the creation of the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response. Died
- HB 32 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Died
- HB 2 Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council. Died
- HB 4 Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. Died
- HB 70 Relating to prohibition of transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Died
- HB 11 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 20 Relating to certain measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, including establishing a voluntary certification program for disaster relief organizations. Died
- HCR 11 Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm into Texas. Died
- HB 62 Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Died
- HB 84 Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin. Died
- HB 5580 Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Died
- HB 5526 Relating to a school security volunteer program for public schools in certain counties. Died
- HB 5510 Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs, and to the destruction of certain property; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a private civil right of action. Died
- HB 5337 Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote; creating criminal offenses. Died
- HB 5138 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 4688 Relating to civil liability of a commercial motor vehicle owner or operator. Died
- HB 4535 Relating to COVID-19 vaccine administration requirements. To Executive
- HB 4442 Relating to an elective course on mindfulness for middle school, junior high school, and high school students. Died
- HB 4429 Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway. To Executive
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 123
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 123
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 116
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | April 24, 2025 |
|
HB 116
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Passed |
Yea | pass | April 25, 2025 |
|
HB 115
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
|
HB 115
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 113
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
|
HB 113
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 112
Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 12, 2025 |
|
HB 112
Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 13, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Passed |
Yea | fail | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Amendment fails of adoption |
Nay | fail | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2025 |
|
HB 74
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 74
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Passed |
Nay | pass | May 08, 2025 |
|
HB 245
Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 245
Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 265
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 265
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | June 02, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | June 01, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 31, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 30, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 29, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| other | Not Voting | fail | May 28, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| passage | Nay | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 26, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 25, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 25, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 24, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 24, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 23, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 23, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 22, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 21, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 21, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 20, 2025 |
| other | Not Voting | fail | May 20, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 19, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 15, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 14, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 13, 2025 |