Reyne Telles Named Executive Director of Tarrant County Democratic Party
Veteran organizer and communicator to lead during time of opportunity and growth
FORT WORTH, Texas, October 13, 2025 — The Tarrant County Democratic Party today announced the appointment of Reyne Telles as its new Executive Director. Telles, a seasoned strategist, communications leader and grassroots organizer, brings more than two decades of experience in public affairs, education and nonprofit leadership.
The Executive Director role has been restructured under the direction of County Chair Dr. Allison Campolo, and will focus on high-level planning, strategic communication and long-term growth. Recent efforts by the Fundraising Committee have strengthened the Party’s fiscal health to create a solid organizational foundation and foster an environment of growth in all aspects of the Party. This includes Precinct Chair mobilization, candidate recruitment, professional staffing and leadership.
“I am thrilled that Reyne is joining us at such a pivotal time,” said Campolo. “We redesigned this position to focus on creating systems that will foster the sustained expansion of this Party and consistently build the strongest bench of candidates possible. With new fundraising momentum, we are now able to better support the organization and bring in someone with Reyne’s proven record. The fate of our democracy lies in the 2026 Midterm election, and I believe Reyne is the strategist we need to bring us more wins.”
Telles’ career includes leading the public sector practice as a vice president for a communications firm, serving as a political reporter for a CBS affiliate and working on the City of Fort Worth’s executive leadership team under the former city manager. He also served on the superintendent’s cabinet for one of the nation’s largest urban school districts and as a press secretary in the New Mexico State Senate. Telles has been director of communications for the Mayor of Austin and
holds a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs . He has managed large teams, overseen multimillion-dollar budgets and built grassroots campaigns connecting organizations with the communities they serve.
Former Fort Worth City Councilmember Dr. Jared Williams said, “I know Reyne as an effective, diligent and caring professional with an eye for both detail and the big picture. His breadth of experience across government, education and consulting makes him uniquely suited to lead Tarrant Democrats.”
Also voicing her support is Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa, a five-term, Austin-based incumbent originally from the Valley, who is reportedly eyeing a run for Texas Governor — joining the race with Houston businessman Andrew White; farmer and retired firefighter, Bobby Cole; Bay City councilor, Ben Flores and Marine veteran Nick Pappas.
Hinojosa said, “From a statewide perspective, Tarrant County is one of the most critical swing areas in Texas. I’ve known Reyne for more than a decade and have seen his ability to organize people around a common cause, communicate effectively and get results. He will be a tremendous asset in our fight for working Texans and American freedoms.” Prior to her tenure in the Texas House, Hinojosa worked closely with Telles when serving as the President of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, where Telles was the Executive Director of Communications and Engagement for six years.
Tarrant County has emerged as one of the most competitive areas in Texas politics. Barack Obama narrowed margins in 2008 and 2012, and in 2018, 2020, and 2024 a Democrat carried the county at the top of the ticket. In 2022 this County flipped State House District 92 from red to blue, electing the first Muslim member of the State House, Salman Bhojani. With a rapidly growing and diversifying population, the region has become a bellwether for statewide political trends.
Telles, who begins the Executive Director position Oct. 20, said he is honored to step into the position and is highly motivated — by purpose, recent events and principle.
“I am eager to support and encourage the volunteers who make our party strong. Folks like the Precinct Chairs and active committees are where the rubber meets the road in building community power. I want to ensure they feel supported every step of the way. There certainly are recent motivations that push me to roll up my sleeves and work nonstop — and central to that is my commitment to stand firmly for our Democratic values and the progress they represent.”
He added, “I also look forward to listening to our community partners, grassroots leaders and meeting with party officials to make sure our efforts are aligned. This is a moment to build a
county party that meets the population growth of Tarrant county, the challenges of our time and the promise of our future.”
About the Tarrant County Democratic Party
The TCDP is the official Democratic organization for Tarrant County, Texas. They coordinate grassroots organizing, voter engagement, precinct operations, volunteer training, and strategic communications to build a stronger democracy in Tarrant County. Additionally the group recruits, supports, and elects Democratic candidates.
