Trever Nehls
RepublicanChief of staff to the interim Fort Bend County Judge (appointed April 2026)
Trever Nehls is a retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was elected Fort Bend County Precinct 4 constable, serving from 2013 to 202025. He is the identical twin brother of U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, who is not seeking reelection in the 22nd District34. In April 2026 he was named chief of staff to interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong3.
Where they stand
- Transgender athletes: No, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwide
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign website says he will vote to protect girls' sports and block gender ideology in schools. (2026-01) source
- Immigration: No single answer fits; see the evidence below.
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
- Said in a 2026 Ballotpedia survey that Congress should make President Trump's executive actions permanent law, finish the border wall, end catch-and-release and deport illegal aliens who violate our laws. (2026) source
- DEI programs: No single answer fits; see the evidence below.
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign website says he will vote to eliminate DEI mandates. (2026-01) source
- Energy and climate: No single answer fits; see the evidence below.
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
- Said he supports unleashing Texas oil, gas and nuclear energy, ending remaining Biden administration energy policies, and cutting regulations that raise gas prices. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Served as Fort Bend County Precinct 4 constable from 2013 to 202025.
- Lost the 2020 general election for Fort Bend County sheriff to Eric Fagan and the 2022 general election for Fort Bend County judge to KP George15.
- Named chief of staff to interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong in April 20263.
- Defeated Rebecca Clark in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the 22nd District and faces Democrat Marquette Greene-Scott on November 3, 202614.
Last reviewed 2026-09-27. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources
- Trever NehlsBallotpedia (includes Candidate Connection survey and campaign website text)
- About TreverTrever Nehls for Congress
- 'Unusual' appointments put GOP candidates in high-profile positions in Fort Bend CountyHouston Public Media
- Trever Nehls wins GOP primary in bid to replace his twin brother in CongressHouston Chronicle
- Former Fort Bend County Constable Trever Nehls announces bid for Congress in Texas' 22nd DistrictCovering Katy News