Denton County
Texas independence is built one county at a time. Here is where Denton County stands, and what it still needs.
Nothing scheduled here yet
No public events are on the calendar in Denton County right now. That is usually a gap rather than an absence of support — it means nobody has stepped up to organize here yet, which is the most consequential role in the movement.
Nearest events to you
Denton County by the numbers
- 1,045,120
- residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2024)
- 630,984
- registered voters (Texas Secretary of State, March 2024)
Supporter numbers are reported statewide, not by county. The map on the home page shades counties by relative movement strength; it is a model, so this page does not publish a per-county count it cannot stand behind.
About Denton County
- County seat
- Denton
- Established
- 1846
- Named for
- John B. Denton, Methodist preacher and lawyer
Source: Handbook of Texas, Texas State Historical Association
Who represents Denton County in Austin
The Texas Independence Referendum Act has to pass the Legislature before Texans get their vote. These are the members whose districts take in all or part of Denton County.
Texas Senate
- Sen. Tan ParkerDistrict 12
- Sen. Brent HagenbuchDistrict 30
Texas House
- Rep. Richard HayesDistrict 57
- Rep. Benjamin BumgarnerDistrict 63
- Rep. Andy HopperDistrict 64
- Rep. Mitch LittleDistrict 65
- Rep. Jared PattersonDistrict 106
Find your own district and where your candidates stand
District lines: Texas Legislative Council, plans PLANH2316 and PLANS2168. Members: the Texas House and Senate rosters, as of September 25, 2026.
The Texas First Pledge in Denton County
The Texas First Pledge commits officeholders and candidates to put Texas first, including support for legislation that gives Texans an independence referendum.
- Andy HopperState Representative, House District 64
- Darren HamiltonState Representative, House District 57 (candidate)
- David WylieCounty Commissioner, Precinct 4, Denton County (candidate)
- Lisa HendricksonState Executive Committee, Senate District 12
- Mitch LittleState Representative, House District 65
- Rachel HortonState Executive Committee, Senate District 30
Be the first organizer in Denton County
The work is relational: conversations with the people you already know, tables at the events your county already holds, and doors in the neighborhood you already live in. Tell us where you are and the organizing team will get you connected.