Trent Ashby
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Trent Ashby | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Paddie |
| Constituency | 9th district |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Marva Beck |
| Succeeded by | Richard Hayes |
| Constituency | 57th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Trenton Edward Ashby October 9, 1972 Rusk County, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nickie |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University (BA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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Trenton Edward Ashby (born October 9, 1972) is an American politician in the state of Texas, who currently represents District 9 of the Texas House of Representatives. He previously represented District 57, which at that time was 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.
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 Henderson 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]
