Trent Ashby is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 9. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027. Ashby is running for election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 3. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Ashby also ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 9. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.