Huberty won't seek new term in House, says 'time for new opportunities'

Texas Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Houston) had his eyes toward the future earlier this week when he announced his retirement from the state House at the end of his term.

Huberty announced his retirement on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in a social media post and a separate news release.

"I am announcing my retirement from the #txhouse when my term is complete," Huberty said in a Twitter post. "I know it is time for new opportunities and it's been an honor to represent #hd127. I’m proud of the work we accomplished. Thank you to my family, colleagues and staff."

Huberty won't leave the state House this year or next. His current term ends Jan. 9, 2023.

Huberty has represented Texas State House District 127 in Metro Houston since shortly after first winning the 2010 General Election, defeating then incumbent Democrat House Rep. Joe Montemayor. He has since steadily won re-election, including this past November's General Election, when he handily defeated his Libertarian challenger Neko Antoniou, taking more than 70% of the vote.

Huberty, who holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cleveland State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, is vice president of Clean Energy Fuels. He has been a Humble Independent School District trustee since 2006, including president 2009 to 2010.

In his statement announcing his retirement after his term ends, Huberty said he "thought long and hard" about his decision and concluded "it is time for new opportunities in my life."

He described his representation of the 127th district as "an honor" and that he was "proud of the work our team has accomplished."

"Serving through six regular and nine special sessions, I realize that good public policy takes time," he said. "No one legislator, political party or interest group holds all the answers. But working in good faith, collaboratively and constructively, we can achieve mighty results for Texans."