Trent Ashby

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread throughout our state, I want to take a break from our examination of interim charges so that I can... Read More

With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) around the world, and a growing number of cases right here in Texas, I want to encourage everyone... Read More

I’d like to start this column by providing an update on a recent development with Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and their proposal to rent high-end... Read More

With the primary elections around the corner, I want to remind everyone that early voting in Texas for the March 3rd Primary Election will begin... Read More

My office has recently received a number of phone calls regarding the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and their tentative plan to rent upscale... Read More

With the dawning of a new decade, the United States Census Bureau will begin carrying out a constitutionally mandated count, or Census, of every US... Read More

With the first decade of the 21st century in the rear view mirror, this New Year provides a unique opportunity for new beginnings. As we... Read More

With Christmas upon us and the New Year around the corner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all of the hustle and bustle surrounding this... Read More

Following every Legislative Session, the Texas Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House issue interim charges for committees in their respective chambers to study important... Read More

As the days grow increasingly shorter with the change in seasons, many East Texans wonder why it’s necessary to change our clocks back an hour... Read More