Trey Duhon – County Judge, Waller County
Public career highlights and education: I obtained a BS in Economics from Texas A&M and my law degree from University of Houston Law Center. I’m currently in my 3rd term (11th year) as County Judge of Waller County. I was recognized in 2011 as a “Star of Texas” by Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF) for protecting private property rights in Texas, and in 2012 I was recognized as “Citizen & Volunteer of the Year” by the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce for my efforts during the 2011 Tri-County wildfires. I most recently served as chairman of the Houston Galveston Area Council (13-county council of government representing 7.5 million people) in 2023.
What I like best about my public service is: Being blessed with the honor of having a position where I am tasked with making decisions that can actually impact and improve the lives of thousands of people on a daily basis and more so – having the trust of the people to do so.
The best advice I’ve received: Best advice I ever received, which is especially true in the age of social media, is to not “wrestle with the pigs.” Because in the end, you both get dirty, and the truth is, the pig likes it.
People might be surprised to know that: I’m somewhat of an adrenaline junkie. I am an avid scuba diver with advanced certification. I also did skydiving during college and I’ve driven cars in multiple demolition derbies (but now retired).
One thing I wish more people knew about Waller County is: That Waller County invented “social distancing.” In all seriousness – that Waller County is an incredible place to live and work. One of the fastest growing counties in Texas, but one that still has ideals and principles based on a rural and agricultural heritage and some of the best people in Texas as well. But I think that secret is starting to get out based on our rate of growth.
