Director of Government Affairs

Trent W. Thomas serves as the director of Government Affairs.

Trent W. Thomas serves as Director of the Government Affairs Division, overseeing federal and state legislative affairs. With nearly 30 years of experience in public policy, Thomas has guided TxDOT through multiple legislative sessions and Sunset Commission Review. His career includes senior roles in the Texas Legislature and federal policy work in Washington, D.C., advising on trade, legislative strategy, and budgetary agendas. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tarleton State University.