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Trever Nehls

Republican

Chief 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 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Transgender athletesNo, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwidemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign website says he will vote to protect girls' sports and block gender ideology in schools. (2026-01) source
  • ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
    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 programsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign website says he will vote to eliminate DEI mandates. (2026-01) source
  • Energy and climateNo single answer fitsmedium
    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.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$206,463raised
$183,205spent
$23,259cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $1,658 in gifts under $200$119,142
  • PACs and other political committees$86,250

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. AMERICAN REVIVAL PACPAC$10,000
  2. WORKING FOR OHIOPAC$5,000
  3. SMART TD PACPAC$5,000
  4. PHILLIPS 66 PACPAC$5,000
  5. MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PACPAC$5,000
  6. FIRST IN FREEDOM PACPAC$5,000
  7. ELECTING MAJORITY MAKING EFFECTIVE REPUBLICANS PACPAC$5,000
  8. BUCKEYE LIBERTY PACPAC$5,000
  9. THE EYE OF THE TIGER PACPAC$5,000
  10. RAPTOR PACPAC$5,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (5)

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  1. Trever NehlsBallotpedia (includes Candidate Connection survey and campaign website text)
  2. About TreverTrever Nehls for Congress
  3. 'Unusual' appointments put GOP candidates in high-profile positions in Fort Bend CountyHouston Public Media
  4. Trever Nehls wins GOP primary in bid to replace his twin brother in CongressHouston Chronicle
  5. Former Fort Bend County Constable Trever Nehls announces bid for Congress in Texas' 22nd DistrictCovering Katy News