Tag: Representative Trey Wharton

by Olivia Discon

On July 1, 2025, the Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Representative Trey Wharton’s District Office in Huntsville, TX. Thie opening occurs at the end of Wharton’s inaugural session representing District 12 in the Texas Legislature, and the occasion drew many local luminaries, including: County Judge Colt Christian; Mayor Russell Humphrey; Jeff Murski (representing Congressman Pete Sessions); President of HISD Trustees; Ken Holland; Jennifer Alexander; Dr. McCartney Johnson; and many others, including, of course, LEAP Ambassadors.

In addition, Trey Wharton’s staff were in attendance. Anna Hynes, Chief of Staff; Madi Hawkins, Legislative Director; Julie Porter, Constituent Services Director; as well as newly-hired staff for the local office: Patti Utley, Makenna McDaniel (a former SHAIP Intern for Rep. Will Metcalf), and LEAP Ambassadors Michelle Moya.

With a packed room, Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce CEO Jason Brandolini swiftly settled the room down for a brief set of remarks from Representative Wharton.

He reflected on his first legislative session and his many achievements throughout the past 6 months–including a grant opportunity for law enforcement agencies to acquire more bullet-resistant equipment on their vehicles.

He thanked his constituents, his staff, and his wife JoLynne for their support in this endeavor and proudly announced his decision to run for another term!

Before the ribbon cutting ceremony, he jokingly reminded the locals that this office was not his insurance office, nor is his insurance office a place to handle the complexities of Texas politics.

This lighthearted comment emphasized his connection to the Huntsville community and his desire to make positive change while maintaining his grounded personality.

This official opening also marks only the second time this century that the District 12 Representative has opened an office in Huntsville. This positive step suggests Huntsville has the potential to play a larger role in the Texas Legislature in the years to come and is equipped with a representative who, as a graduate of Huntsville High (class of 1985), has the desire and ability to make that happen.