Waller County Judge Trey Duhon has decided not to run for an additional term, he announced in a December 8 post on Facebook.

“After much prayer, reflection, and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election for a fourth term as Waller County Judge,” the post said. “Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and this decision was not made lightly. I believe this is the right time to step aside and allow new leadership and fresh perspective to guide our county into the future.”

Duhon has served as county judge since 2014, overseeing the county during times of great challenge as well as great change.

“Whether it was dealing with Hurricane Harvey, the Tax Day flood, the Memorial Day flood, the Arctic Storm, the Justice Center Bond, the Mobility Bond, building a new county community center, jail, sheriff’s office, District Court building, Pct 4 Annex, County Courthouse, twelve (12) county budgets, lowering the property tax rate almost every year, defeating a landfill and a high speed rail project to protect private property rights, and trying to navigate and lead one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Texas... these are just a few of the things that I could not be more proud that we have accomplished during my tenure as Waller County Judge,” Duhon said in the Facebook post. He thanked his supporters as well as the staff of the county government and local charitable organizations “for all of their tireless commitment to our residents and our children.”

“While I will not be seeking another term, my commitment to Waller County will not end,” Duhon said. “I will continue working every day for Waller County through 2026 to the end of my current term. Past that, I look forward to continuing to serve our community in new ways, supporting local and state initiatives, and lending my time and experience wherever I can be helpful. Waller County will always be my home, and its success will always be close to my heart.”

Waller County Precinct 4 Commissioner Justin Beckendorff announced his candidacy for Waller County Judge in a Facebook post on December 8.

“After 11 years of serving you as your county commissioner, I’ve made the decision to take the next step: I’m running for Waller County Judge,” Beckendorff’s post said. “This is a choice I don’t take lightly and do so with the support and encouragement of my amazing wife Ashley and our three children.”

Beckendorff is a lifelong Waller County resident with deep ties to the community, having friends and relatives who have served the public in numerous capacities for generations. He attended Katy High School and went on to Texas A&M, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 2004. Prior to serving as county commissioner, Beckendorff worked as a business development manager and worked for his family business.


In his post, Beckendorff also thanked Judge Duhon for his years of dedicated service to the county. “I wish him nothing but the best as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Judge Duhon has left big boots to fill but I will do my best to pick up where he left off and pave the way for Waller County’s success.”

Beckendorff said that he is running for county judge “because I believe in a government that puts you first.”

“Waller County is growing fast, and we need a bold vision for the future. I will continue to fight for smart growth, strong communities, more law enforcement, lower taxes, and a solid investment in our mobility infrastructure,” his Facebook post said. “Our citizens deserve a county government that focuses on what matters most—roads, safety, and efficiency. We cannot afford to be complacent. We must be proactive, innovative, and bold as we prepare for the future.”

“Let’s get to work,” Beckendorff concluded.