ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Robbi Hull is a retired civil appellate/litigation attorney. She practiced law at Vinson & Elkins in Austin as an associate and then as a partner from 1992-2007. She also clerked at the Texas Supreme Court for Nathan Hecht 1991-92 after graduating from the University of Texas School of Law with high honors. It was her experience at the Texas Supreme Court that led to her involvement in politics. Since 1992, she has volunteered many hours of her time working for the election of Republican candidates including Justice Nathan Hecht, Justice then Senator John Cornyn, and Justice then Attorney General then Governor Greg Abbott.

In addition to serving twice as President and in multiple other elected officer roles for her home club, Austin Republican Women, Robbi has served on the TFRW Board since the 2018-19 term. She first was elected as TFRW District Director for SD 14 in 2017. Subsequently, she was elected to serve as TFRW VP Legislation in 2019 and again in 2021. Her experience in the legal field, particularly in legal research, writing, and communication, provides her with a unique perspective and ability to work with the TFRW Board and with the membership on matters relating to the legislative process among other things.

Robbi’s legal experience has allowed her to take TFRW to a new level in engaging in the legislative process. In addition to her Action Alerts, during the 2021 Legislative Session, Robbi helped write the statute prohibiting Critical Race Theory in Texas public schools and was instrumental in its passage as well as the passage of election integrity legislation. During the 2023 session, Robbi was instrumental in preserving the rights of the elected State Board of Education when she submitted proposed amendments to pending legislation that were adopted by the legislature.

Robbi has two beautiful daughters and is surrounded by a large and loving family. She enjoys the outdoors and loves to travel!