Will Metcalf

Will Metcalf
Born	(1984-06-06) June 6, 1984 Montgomery County, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Banker, legislator
Years active	2014–present
Known for	Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 16th district

Will Metcalf (born June 6, 1984) is an American banker and legislator serving Texas's 16th district in the Texas House of Representatives since 2014. During the 2021–2022 legislative session, he held the position of chair for the House Administration Committee, responsible for managing House operations, rules, policies, and staff. Additionally, he holds membership on the International Relations & Economic Development and House State Affairs committees.

Metcalf commenced his legislative service in 2015 following a victory in a special election held on November 4, 2014, succeeding Brandon Creighton, who transitioned to the Texas Senate. By 2022, after completing two terms, Metcalf ran unopposed to secure his third term during the November midterm elections.

Early life

A native of Montgomery County, Texas with family roots extending six generations in the area, Metcalf attended schools within the Conroe Independent School District and graduated from Conroe High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. In 2007, he married Megan, whom he met during their youth at First Baptist Conroe.

Legislative history

Metcalf earned the Republican nomination for the seat vacated by Brandon Creighton, who had advanced to the Texas Senate. He prevailed in the 2014 Republican primary runoff against Ted Seago and subsequently defeated Democrat Michael Hayles Sr. and Libertarian Bob Townsend in the November 4, 2014 Special Election. In November 2018, Metcalf was re-elected with 80.3% of the vote over Mike Midler (D). He ran without opposition in 2020 to secure a third term and again sought re-election unchallenged in the November 4, 2022 midterms.

On May 27, 2023, Metcalf cast his vote in favor of impeaching Ken Paxton. In a rematch against Midler in 2024, he was re-elected with an identical margin of 80.3%.

On March 4, 2025, the Montgomery County Republican Party issued a censure against Metcalf due to his endorsement of Dustin Burrows as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and his support for HR4, actions that contravened the Texas GOP’s “No Democrat Chairs” policy.

Positions, memberships, involvement

Metcalf’s current and past roles include:

• Chair of the House Administration Committee
• Chair of the State Affairs Committee
• Member of the International Relations & Economic Development Committee
• Member of the Energy Council
• Member of the Young Texans Legislative Caucus
• Member of the Rural Caucus
• Member of the House Republican Caucus
• Former board member and finance committee participant at Conroe YMCA
• Former member of Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee
• Former vice-chairman of Natural Resources Committee
• Former chair and board member for Finance at Conroe Industrial Development Corporation Board
• Former member of Redistricting Committee
• Former member of Subcommittee on Small Business
• Past board member and executive committee participant for Greater Conroe Economic Development
• Previous vice-chairman and current board/advisory member for Montgomery County Fair Association and Livestock Auction Committee
• Participant in Class of 2014 Leadership Montgomery County program
• Member of Conroe Noon Lions Club and Fellowship of Montgomery
• Served three years on Finance Committee at First Baptist Church Conroe
• Former chairman of Board of Trustees at First Baptist Academy for two years
• Board member and treasurer for Montgomery Independent School District Education Foundation
• Lifetime membership with Montgomery County Fair Association, Friends of Conroe, NRA, 100 Club, and Sam Houston State University Alumni Association