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TREVER NEHLS

U.S. House District 22

2026 Texas U.S. House District 22 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Texas U.S. House District 22 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 22 · Republican · Candidate
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TREVER NEHLS

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1270 CRABB RIVER RD · RICHMOND, TX 77469

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Mailing address: 1270 CRABB RIVER RD

Mailing address: RICHMOND, TX 77469

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FEC committee ID: C00930065

FEC committee name: TREVER NEHLS FOR CONGRESS

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Published website: https://trevernehlsforcongress.com/

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RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Occupation: RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT

Husband & Father of 3

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Husband & Father of 3

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Husband & Father of 3

A Proven Leader

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Colonel (Ret.) Trever J. Nehls enlisted in the United States Army in 1988 as an Infantryman, completing basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was selected three years later for Officer Candidate School, where he earned his commission as a second lieutenant. Over more than 33 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve, he commanded Soldiers at the company, battalion, and brigade levels and led troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in defense of our nation’s freedoms, with an additional deployment to Kuwait. Trever’s professional military education includes the Command and General Staff College, Joint Forces Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College, where he further honed his strategic leadership skills. His service has been recognized with numerous awards and decorations, including three Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Badge, reflecting a career marked by courage, duty, and unwavering commitment to country.

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Colonel (Ret.) Trever J. Nehls enlisted in the United States Army in 1988 as an Infantryman, completing basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was selected three years later for Officer Candidate School, where he earned his commission as a second lieutenant. Over more than 33 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve, he commanded Soldiers at the company, battalion, and brigade levels and led troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in defense of our nation’s freedoms, with an additional deployment to Kuwait. Trever’s professional military education includes the Command and General Staff College, Joint Forces Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College, where he further honed his strategic leadership skills. His service has been recognized with numerous awards and decorations, including three Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Badge, reflecting a career marked by courage, duty, and unwavering commitment to country.

A Husband, A Father, A Conservative Texan

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A Husband, A Father, A Conservative Texan

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A Husband, A Father, A Conservative Texan

The Experience CD-22 Needs

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Trever Nehls pairs real-world leadership with a strong academic foundation. He earned a master’s degree in Military Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, a master’s degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. This blend of strategic, governmental, and criminal justice education gives him a deep understanding of how policy, public safety, and administration intersect in everyday life.

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Trever Nehls pairs real-world leadership with a strong academic foundation. He earned a master’s degree in Military Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, a master’s degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. This blend of strategic, governmental, and criminal justice education gives him a deep understanding of how policy, public safety, and administration intersect in everyday life.

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1. America First: Secure the Border & Enforce Immigration Laws

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1. America First: Secure the Border & Enforce Immigration Laws

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1. America First: Secure the Border & Enforce Immigration Laws

Secure the Border and Enforce Immigration Laws

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Secure the Border and Enforce Immigration Laws

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Secure the Border and Enforce Immigration Laws

Fund & Support Law Enforcement

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Fund & Support Law Enforcement

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Fund & Support Law Enforcement

A Husband, A Father, A Conservative Texan

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Faith and family have always been at the center of Trever Nehls’ life. As an active member of Grand Parkway Baptist Church, a devoted husband to Kerri, and a proud father to Madison, Wyatt, and Parker, he understands firsthand the challenges families in Fort Bend, Brazoria and Harris Counties face every day, from keeping communities safe to making sure kids have strong schools and a secure future. His conservative values are grounded in faith, personal responsibility, and the belief that parents, not government, should make the key decisions for their children. Trever supports limited government, fiscal responsibility, secure borders, and the protection of constitutional freedoms, including religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms. A simple question guides every decision he makes: Is this good for Texas families?

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Faith and family have always been at the center of Trever Nehls’ life. As an active member of Grand Parkway Baptist Church, a devoted husband to Kerri, and a proud father to Madison, Wyatt, and Parker, he understands firsthand the challenges families in Fort Bend, Brazoria and Harris Counties face every day, from keeping communities safe to making sure kids have strong schools and a secure future. His conservative values are grounded in faith, personal responsibility, and the belief that parents, not government, should make the key decisions for their children. Trever supports limited government, fiscal responsibility, secure borders, and the protection of constitutional freedoms, including religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms. A simple question guides every decision he makes: Is this good for Texas families?

Support Trever

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Texas’ 22nd Congressional District is at a crossroads, facing serious challenges from border security and crime to inflation, federal overreach, and uncertainty for small businesses and working families. Trever brings real-world experience in command, crisis management, budgeting, and long-term planning. He knows that strong borders, safe neighborhoods, a stable economy, and fidelity to the Constitution are not talking points; they are the foundation of life in TX-22. He believes this district deserves a representative who will put service over self, principle over politics, and people over special interests.

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Texas’ 22nd Congressional District is at a crossroads, facing serious challenges from border security and crime to inflation, federal overreach, and uncertainty for small businesses and working families. Trever brings real-world experience in command, crisis management, budgeting, and long-term planning. He knows that strong borders, safe neighborhoods, a stable economy, and fidelity to the Constitution are not talking points; they are the foundation of life in TX-22. He believes this district deserves a representative who will put service over self, principle over politics, and people over special interests.

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AMERICA FIRST: SECURE THE BORDER & ENFORCE IMMIGRATION LAWS

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AMERICA FIRST: SECURE THE BORDER & ENFORCE IMMIGRATION LAWS

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SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT

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SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Trever Nehls stands firmly with President Donald J. Trump and will work to pass Trump’s executive actions into permanent law. Congress must help President Trump fully secure the southern border, finish the wall, end catch-and-release permanently, and deport illegal aliens who violate our laws. Trever will fight to crush the cartels, make sure they remain as foreign terrorist organizations, and end the chaos threatening Texas communities once and for all.

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Trever Nehls stands firmly with President Donald J. Trump and will work to pass Trump’s executive actions into permanent law. Congress must help President Trump fully secure the southern border, finish the wall, end catch-and-release permanently, and deport illegal aliens who violate our laws. Trever will fight to crush the cartels, make sure they remain as foreign terrorist organizations, and end the chaos threatening Texas communities once and for all.

Support Trever

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Trever is committed to rebuilding an economy that puts American workers, families, and taxpayers first. While Democrats played political games and shut down the government without any results, Trever will work to find solutions to tackle inflation and advance policies that lower costs for groceries, gas, housing, and everyday necessities. Trever supports lower taxes, fewer regulations and a pro-growth agenda that strengthens the American economy.

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Trever is committed to rebuilding an economy that puts American workers, families, and taxpayers first. While Democrats played political games and shut down the government without any results, Trever will work to find solutions to tackle inflation and advance policies that lower costs for groceries, gas, housing, and everyday necessities. Trever supports lower taxes, fewer regulations and a pro-growth agenda that strengthens the American economy.

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Parents, not bureaucrats, must be in control. Trever will defend parental rights and end the radical woke ideology targeting children. He will vote to eliminate DEI mandates, block gender ideology in schools, protect girls’ sports, and require full curriculum transparency. He believes in patriotic, pro-America education grounded in Texas values, not political indoctrination.

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Parents, not bureaucrats, must be in control. Trever will defend parental rights and end the radical woke ideology targeting children. He will vote to eliminate DEI mandates, block gender ideology in schools, protect girls’ sports, and require full curriculum transparency. He believes in patriotic, pro-America education grounded in Texas values, not political indoctrination.

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Trever supports President Trump’s agenda to unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear energy to restore full U.S. energy dominance. He will fight to end any remaining Biden anti-energy policies while focusing on legislation that expands domestic production and cuts burdensome regulations that drive up gas prices for families. A strong energy sector means a strong America including more jobs and greater national security.

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Trever supports President Trump’s agenda to unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear energy to restore full U.S. energy dominance. He will fight to end any remaining Biden anti-energy policies while focusing on legislation that expands domestic production and cuts burdensome regulations that drive up gas prices for families. A strong energy sector means a strong America including more jobs and greater national security.

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As a former constable and police officer, Trever Nehls will back the blue without apology. He opposes soft-on-crime leftist policies and will fully fund and support law enforcement. Trever understands what it takes to keep families safe and will always side with law enforcement.

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As a former constable and police officer, Trever Nehls will back the blue without apology. He opposes soft-on-crime leftist policies and will fully fund and support law enforcement. Trever understands what it takes to keep families safe and will always side with law enforcement.

Support Trever

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Trever is committed to delivering the critical infrastructure District 22 needs to grow and stay safe. He will support studying real solutions to improve mobility in the greater Houston area while working to promote flood-mitigation systems that protect neighborhoods from major storms and natural disasters. A top priority is finishing and expanding SH-99 through Brazoria, Fort Bend & Harris Counties. Trever understands this is a vital project for reducing congestion and ensuring long-term connectivity for families and small businesses across the eastern portion of District 22.

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Trever is committed to delivering the critical infrastructure District 22 needs to grow and stay safe. He will support studying real solutions to improve mobility in the greater Houston area while working to promote flood-mitigation systems that protect neighborhoods from major storms and natural disasters. A top priority is finishing and expanding SH-99 through Brazoria, Fort Bend & Harris Counties. Trever understands this is a vital project for reducing congestion and ensuring long-term connectivity for families and small businesses across the eastern portion of District 22.

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$206,463.02
Total disbursements
$183,204.52
Cash on hand
$23,258.50
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6TX22283

Name: NEHLS, TREVER

Office: House

State: TX

District: TX22

Coverage start: 2025-10-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $206463.02

Total disbursements: $183204.52

Cash on hand: $23258.50

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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  2. Government website identity record

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

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  7. Election record

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