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County Judge· 2019-2026

Trey Duhon

Waller County

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
7:30:06
Avg per meeting
21:26
Segments
7505

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jun 2026[42]

Industrial growth and tax abatements in Twinwood and south Brookshire

Abatements reduce near-term tax revenue but are tied to inventory and investment commitments.

high↑Sep 2026[30]

Igloo Products tax abatement amendment

Forgone future property tax revenue in exchange for new development; no dollar figures were stated.

critical↓Sep 2026[30]

2026 tax rate proposal

A 3.5% rate increase means higher county property tax bills for most homeowners.

high→Apr 2026[25]

Employee health insurance overhaul

Premium increases were partially passed to employees last year; participation could reduce future increases.

medium↓Aug 2026[23]

Constable Salary Grievance Resolution

Roughly $14,000-$15,000 per deputy to reach parity; cost of reserve deputy insurance also under review.

high↑Jan 2026[21]

Election administration oversight request

The speaker argued printing ballots with an ineligible candidate wastes county money.

high→Apr 2026[21]

Commercial Property Appraisal Concerns

A change to ag exemption acreage could affect property tax liability for rural landowners.

high→Aug 2026[20]

Mathis Road reconstruction

Funded from the county's road construction budget line, not a new tax.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Precinct 3 building design contract amendment

About $42,500 in added A&E services, plus well and septic costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Deerwood Lakes lot sales and septic concerns

Buyers risk losing savings on lots they cannot legally build on.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Igloo Products abatement amendment

Unknown pending the terms of the proposed amendment.

critical↓Jun 2026[19]

Justice Tower Project

Roughly $3.5 million now for design documents, with a ~$107 million total project budget once soft costs are included.

medium↑Jul 2026[18]

Flock license plate reader contract opposition

Residents worry data centers could raise electricity costs rather than lower them.

medium↑May 2026[17]

La Sagara Section Two partial replat

Bond reductions shift road maintenance responsibility to the county after the one-year developer period.

high↓Sep 2026[15]

Burn ban amid drought

It keeps costs down by letting crews work faster without having to dodge traffic.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Victim services expansion in the DA's office

Funded by salary savings from unfilled positions; no new general revenue requested this session.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Foster care caseload decline and CPS policy changes

The county's annual contribution to the Child Welfare Board doubled to $30,000, and the board holds about $119,000 across its accounts.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Courthouse project spending transparency

Project costs are financed by CO without a public vote; total breakdown not provided at the meeting.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Large subdivision development agreement at Sheffield Rd & FM 1488

The developer pays the county $4 per foot for lots under 5,000 square feet and reimburses legal fees up to $25,000, while funding road and detention improvements.

low↓Jun 2026[12]

SB 22 employee overpayments

Small overpayment amounts; collection litigation could cost as much as the amounts recovered.

Decisions during term (566)

Recorded while Duhon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (101)

76 yes0 no25 abstained

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AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Motion made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Jones.

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Discuss and take action to set the amount over which the Commissioners Court must approve an expenditure by an incumbent county or precinct officer who was not renominated or reelected, and adopt a re

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw access in the amount of $4,694.05 per month for the first year, with two possible annual renewals, each with a ten percent

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Motion to adjourn meeting by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Jones.

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Approval of Agenda.

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Motion to approve Consent Agenda

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Motion to approve Items 28 thru 33

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Motion to approve Items 35 thru 39

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve the 2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation for Post-65 group retiree healthcare.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve Items 51 thru 55 made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to amend 63 on the line item for 125-518-581700 made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Smith.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve Consent Agenda made by Commissioner Beckendorff, seconded by Commissioner Smith.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Judge Duhon moved that the Property Tax Rate be increased by an adoption of a tax rate of $.558466 which is effectively a 3.5% increase in the tax rate. In adopting this 2026 total tax rate, the court

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve resolution by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Jones.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve Proclamation made by Commissioner Beckendorff, seconded by Commissioner Jones.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Judge Duhon moved to ratify the property tax increase based on new value reflected in the 2027 Budget, seconded by Commissioner Jones.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve Items 56 thru 59 made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve Items 62 thru 64 made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to approve Items 66 thru 68 made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approval of Agenda.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Adopt 2026 Tax Rate (Item 42)

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Certificates of Obligation Resolution (Item 43)

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

FM 1774 180 Development Agreement (Item 60)

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Motion to adjourn workshop

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action on the Pct. 2 & 3 Annex design cost increases and request from LDD Blueline Architects. and Discuss and take action to approve payment of $40,424.65 for Application #45 to SEDA

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approval of Agenda.

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve the Final Partial Replat of Woods Crossing Jordan Ranch Subdivision in Precinct 4. and Discuss and take action to approve the Letter of No Objection for WhiteWater -

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Motion to approve Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve out-of-state travel for a deputy sheriff to attend Crisis Negotiation training in Springfield, MO, with dates of travel between November 1, 2026, and November 7, 202

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to place roads in Bellamina Section 1 into the developer’s one- year maintenance period, effective August 5, 2026, and reduce the maintenance bond.

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve $500.00 to The Waller County Seasoned Adults Events.

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to ratify authorization of the County Judge to publish the Notice of Salary Increases for Elected Officials in the Katy Times, Waller Times, Hot Line Press, The Waller County E

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to accept a grant award in the amount of $67,870.00 from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority pursuant to the FY2027 SB224 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant Pr

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve agreement with BGE, Inc., pursuant to RFQ 26-008, Consulting Services for 36A Route Feasibility Study, in the amount not to exceed $372,198.00. Funds to be paid from

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to approve the Waller County 2027 Holiday Schedule.

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Discuss and take action to authorize the Waller County Auditor to conduct the annual Chapter 59 Forfeiture/Seizure Accounts audits for the Criminal District Attorney's Office office accounts as requir

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approve deliberation of business and financial issues in executive session based on determination and recommendation from the District Attorney's Office that deliberation in an open meeting regarding

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Motion to adjourn meeting

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Discuss and take action on naming the HAS Park Detention Facility.

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Motion to approve Consent Agenda with correction to item 13 made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Beckendorff.

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Request by County Engineer to accept a Formal Notice from Maple Development - Hooks Pipeline LLC to install a natural gas line within the right of way of Mayer Rd. (Project # 2026-1755).

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Discuss and take action to accept the Certification of the 2026 Waller County Appraisal Roll as required under Property Tax Code 26.04(b).

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Motion to approve items 30 thru 32 made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Smith.

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Approval of Agenda.

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Discuss and take action to accept the Maple Reserve Monument - Improvement Right of Way Agreement between Waller County and DR Horton - Texas, LTD for improvements to be placed within the county right