Trever Nehls, U.S. House, Texas District 22

Trever Nehls

Republican

Running for U.S. House, Texas District 22.

Background

Nehls is a former Fort Bend County constable who founded a consulting firm. He is the twin brother of outgoing Rep. Troy Nehls.

Occupation: Consultant (Nehls Consulting, LLC)
Education: B.S. Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; M.P.A., Central Michigan University; M.S.S., U.S. Army War College
Prior offices: Fort Bend County Constable, Precinct 4 (until 2020)

Ballotpedia FEC filings

Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?

Lists lowering costs for families as a priority.

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?

Lists lowering costs and taxes for families as a priority.

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?

No public position found.

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Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?

Lists expanding domestic energy production as a priority.

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?

No public position found.

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Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?

No public position found.

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Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?

Lists securing the border and enforcing immigration laws as a priority in his Ballotpedia survey.

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?

No public position found.

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Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?

Says that as a former constable and police officer he will support law enforcement, opposes what he calls "soft-on-crime leftist policies," and would fully fund police; also pledges to keep cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations.

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?

No public position found.

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Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?

No public position found.

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Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?

No public position found.

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Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?

No public position found.

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Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?

No public position found.

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Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?

Says he would "block gender ideology in schools" and "protect girls' sports" (participation in girls' sports by sex assigned at birth).

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?

No public position found.

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Money

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Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.