Waller County Is Growing. Our Courts Need to Keep Up.
If you've lived in Waller County for any length of time, you've seen the growth. New neighborhoods. New businesses. More families moving in every month. The U.S. 290 corridor and I-10 are bringing tremendous growth to our community, and that's a good thing.
But growth brings challenges, and one of the biggest is the increased demand on our court system.
The Numbers Behind the Growth
Since 2000, Waller County's population has doubled, from 32,663 to over 65,000 today. The county ranks 26th fastest-growing in Texas, with 24 new residential subdivisions in development and an estimated 50,000 new homes planned. By 2040, projections put the population at 120,000.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census 2000, 2010, 2020; Census Bureau Population Estimates Program 2024. 2040 projection: Waller County Judges' Court, County Growth Plan.
Growing Faster Than Our Neighbors
More residents mean more legal disputes. More family law cases. More misdemeanor charges. More probate matters. More civil litigation. The County Court at Law No. 1 docket is only going to get busier in the years ahead. And Waller County isn't an outlier: compared to neighboring counties, our growth rate stands out.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024). Growth rates calculated from 2020 decennial census baseline to 2024 estimates, annualized to 2026.
That's why court efficiency matters. Justice delayed is justice denied, and families stuck waiting months for a custody ruling or a probate order are families living in limbo.
What I'll Bring to Court Administration
Docket management. An organized, well-managed docket keeps cases moving and prevents unnecessary backlogs. I've seen firsthand how delays in the system affect real families, and I'm committed to running a court that respects people's time.
Preparation. A judge who comes to the bench prepared, having reviewed the filings, understanding the issues, and knowing the applicable law, can move through the docket efficiently without cutting corners on justice.
Technology and modernization. Where appropriate, I support using technology to streamline court operations. Online scheduling, electronic filing, and efficient case management systems can reduce delays without sacrificing the quality of justice.
Respect for everyone's time. Attorneys, litigants, witnesses, jurors, and court staff all deserve a court that runs on schedule and operates professionally. That starts with the judge.
Waller County is growing. Our courts need a judge who can keep pace: someone who already knows the system, already knows the caseload, and is ready to manage it effectively from day one.