Todd Ames Hunter

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title: "Todd Ames Hunter" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["1953-births", "living-people", "people-from-bartlesville,-oklahoma", "politicians-from-corpus-christi,-texas", "republican-party-members-of-the-texas-house-of-representatives", "democratic-party-members-of-the-texas-house-of-representatives", "texas-lawyers", "american-episcopalians", "university-of-kansas-alumni", "dedman-school-of-law-alumni", "21st-century-members-of-the-texas-legislature"] description: "American politician (born 1953)" topic_path: "law" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Ames_Hunter" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary American politician (born 1953) ::

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Field	Value
name	Todd Ames Hunter
image	Todd Ames Hunter Profile.JPG
office	Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
party	Republican (since 2009)
term_start	January 13, 2009
preceded	Juan M. Garcia III
office3	Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 36th district
term_start3	January 10, 1989
term_end3	January 12, 1993
preceded3	Ted B. Roberts
succeeded3	Sergio Munoz
birth_date
birth_place	Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S.
occupation	Lawyer
spouse	Alexis Taylor Hunter
children	3
alma_mater	University of Kansas (BA)
Southern Methodist University (JD)
term1	January 12, 1993 – January 14, 1997
predecessor1	Steve Holzheauser
successor1	Gene Seaman
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| name = Todd Ames Hunter | image = Todd Ames Hunter Profile.JPG | office = Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 32nd district | party = Republican (since 2009) Democratic (until at least 1997) | term_start = January 13, 2009 | term_end = | preceded = Juan M. Garcia III | succeeded = | office3 = Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 36th district | term_start3 = January 10, 1989 | term_end3 = January 12, 1993 | preceded3 = Ted B. Roberts | succeeded3 = Sergio Munoz | birth_date = | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | resting_place = | birth_place = Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S. | occupation = Lawyer | spouse = Alexis Taylor Hunter | children = 3 | alma_mater = University of Kansas (BA) Southern Methodist University (JD) | term1 = January 12, 1993 – January 14, 1997 | predecessor1 = Steve Holzheauser | successor1 = Gene Seaman Todd Ames Hunter (born August 26, 1953) 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

In 2021, Hunter was the chair of the House Committee on Redistricting. 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.

In July 2025, Hunter authored the legislation creating the new boundaries for the 2025 Texas redistricting.

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).

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.

References

References

1. "Todd Hunter's Biography". votesmart.org.
2. "State Rep. Todd Hunter District 32 (R-Corpus Christi)". [[The Texas Tribune]].
3. "Hunter, Barker & Fancher, LLP".
4. "Todd Ames Hunter". Texas Legislative Reference Library.
5. "General election returns, November 4, 2008 (House District 32)". [[Texas Secretary of State]].
6. "Member profile for Todd Hunter - Texas Legislative Reference Library".
7. (2021-02-04). "State Rep. Todd Hunter appointed as Chairman of Redistricting Committee in Texas; Democrats condemn decision".
8. NETWORK, John C. Moritz Austin Bureau USA TODAY. "State Rep. Todd Hunter to chair the Texas House Redistricting Committee; Why that matters".
9. "Texas Legislature Online - 87(3) History for HB 1".
10. "Texas Legislature Online - 87(3) History for SB 4".
11. "Texas Legislature Online - 87(3) History for SB 6".
12. "In Tense Hearing, Texas Republicans Defend Redrawn Political Map".
13. Moritz, John C.. (2025-08-01). "New Texas congressional map was drawn to boost GOP clout, its author says".

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