Waller County, County administrative division in Southeast Texas, US
Waller County spans 518 square miles within the Houston metropolitan area, featuring a combination of rural landscapes and urban developments along Interstate 10.
The county, established in 1873, bears the name of Edwin Waller, the first mayor of Austin and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Prairie View A&M University stands as a central educational institution in Waller County, contributing to the academic and social development of the region.
The county courthouse in Hempstead serves residents from multiple cities including Brookshire, Pattison, and Prairie View with administrative and legal services.
Waller County hosts the headquarters of major corporations including Igloo Products Corporation, Goya Foods Texas, and the Global Headquarters for Grundfos water pumps.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1873
Capital city: Hempstead
Shares border with: Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, Austin County, Harris County, Grimes County, Washington County
Website: http://co.waller.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 30.01000,-95.98000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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