Todd Ames Hunter

Todd Ames Hunter
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 13, 2009
Preceded byJuan M. Garcia III
In office
January 12, 1993 – January 14, 1997
Preceded bySteve Holzheauser
Succeeded byGene Seaman
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 36th district
In office
January 10, 1989 – January 12, 1993
Preceded byTed B. Roberts
Succeeded bySergio Munoz
Personal details
Born (1953-08-26) August 26, 1953
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S.
PartyRepublican (since 2009) Democratic (until at least 1997)
SpouseAlexis Taylor Hunter
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Kansas (BA)
Southern Methodist University (JD)
OccupationLawyer

Todd Ames Hunter (born August 26, 1953)[1] is an American politician and lawyer from Corpus Christi, Texas, serving as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 32 in Nueces County.

Early life and education

Hunter was born in Bartlesville in northeastern Oklahoma to Richard and Patricia London Hunter. In 1975, he graduated from the University of Kansas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Speech, and Human Relations. In 1978, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.[2]

Career

In 1978, Hunter moved to Corpus Christi, where he is currently a solo practitioner after leaving civil defense law in 2017 as a partner with Hunter, Barker & Fancher, LLP. He has worked for numerous law firms in Corpus Christi.[3]

Texas House of Representatives

From 1989 to 1993, Hunter represented the 36th district in the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat. Following the redistricting with the 1990 census, he represented the 32nd district in the 1992 elections.[4][2] He continued to serve in the House until 1997.

In 2008, Hunter ran for reelection to the Texas House, this time as a Republican. He beat incumbent Democratic Representative Juan M. Garcia III, securing 50.13% of the vote. [5]

Hunter has frequently served as the Chair of the House Calendars committee, which is responsible for determining when legislation is brought before the House for a vote.[6]

In 2021, Hunter was the chair of the House Committee on Redistricting.[7][8] Hunter was the author the bill that created the map for the Texas House of Representatives, as well as the sponsor for the maps for the Texas Senate and Congress.[9][10][11]

In July 2025, Hunter authored the legislation creating the new boundaries for the 2025 Texas redistricting.[12][13]

Personal life

Hunter lives in corpus Christi and is married to his wife Alexis (née Taylor), the eldest daughter of Marcella and Leroy Taylor. Together they have three children—Todd Ames Jr. (b. 1986), Michael Taylor (b. 1987), and Christina Alyson (b. 1991).[1]

Hunter is a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi. He is a director and member of the advisory board of the Coastal Bend division of the Boy Scouts of America. He is affiliated with Rotary International and is a board member of Consumer Credit Counseling Service and the Texas Lyceum Association.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Todd Hunter's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "State Rep. Todd Hunter District 32 (R-Corpus Christi)". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Hunter, Barker & Fancher, LLP". Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Todd Ames Hunter". Texas Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "General election returns, November 4, 2008 (House District 32)". Texas Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  6. ^ "Member profile for Todd Hunter - Texas Legislative Reference Library". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  7. ^ "State Rep. Todd Hunter appointed as Chairman of Redistricting Committee in Texas; Democrats condemn decision". kiiitv.com. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  8. ^ NETWORK, John C. Moritz Austin Bureau USA TODAY. "State Rep. Todd Hunter to chair the Texas House Redistricting Committee; Why that matters". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  9. ^ "Texas Legislature Online - 87(3) History for HB 1". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  10. ^ "Texas Legislature Online - 87(3) History for SB 4". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  11. ^ "Texas Legislature Online - 87(3) History for SB 6". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  12. ^ "In Tense Hearing, Texas Republicans Defend Redrawn Political Map". Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  13. ^ Moritz, John C. (2025-08-01). "New Texas congressional map was drawn to boost GOP clout, its author says". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
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