Vision :

The City of Waller is a community that is affordable, safe, and well planned with great opportunity for our citizens. Public service is our business and our goal.

History of Waller :

Prehistory shows that the Tonkawa and Karankawa Indian tribes inhabited the land around Waller. Spanish explorers passed through the Waller area in the 1500s, but settlement was not accomplished for several hundred years. After Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836, Austin County was formed to include the land on both sides of the Brazos River. The county courthouse located in Bellville, was too far away from many residents, and almost impossible to reach when the Brazos River reached flood stage. Therefore, on May 1, 1873, the Texas Legislature acted to create Waller County, which included the eastern half of Austin County, part of Montgomery County, and a section of Harris County.

The following selected excerpts are made available to us with compliments and gratitude to Stephanie D. Burman and The City of Waller. (Burman, S. & Schulz, W. (1997). The History of Waller, Texas. If you would like to order copies of the book, please send all inquiries to: [email protected].