Lauren Ashley Simmons

Lauren Ashley Simmons is an American politician. She represents the 146th district of the Texas House of Representatives.

Early life and career Simmons was born in Houston, Texas, and grew up in the Third Ward. She graduated from Jack Yates High School and the University of Texas at Austin. She has a son and a daughter, the first of which she had during her freshman year of college, with her husband. She identities as queer.

On March 5, Simmons advanced to a runoff election against Thierry with 49% of the vote, just under the 50% threshold to win the Democratic primary election outright. On May 28, Simmons defeated Thierry with 65% of the vote. After losing the primary election, Thierry joined the Republican Party.

In November 2024, she defeated Republican Lance York, winning 77.7% of the vote. She succeeded Shawn Thierry. She assumed office on January 14, 2025.