State Representative Drew Darby represents nine counties in West Texas spanning the Concho Valley and Permian Basin, an area larger than seven states. Drew is a product of San Angelo schools and received a business degree and a juris doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. He also attended the Darden School for Emerging Leaders at the University of Virginia.

Drew was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2006. He has served on the powerful House Committee on Appropriations in every session since his election. Drew is currently serving as Chairman of the Energy Resources Committee, and as a member of the Ways and Means Committee.  Additionally, Representative Darby has served as a member of the Legislative Budget Board and the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.

A successful businessman, Drew is the owner of Surety Title with offices throughout West Texas, and Of Counsel to the Energy and Real Estate practice group at the law firm of Jackson Walker, LLP.

He and his wife Clarisa have five children and four grandchildren.