Our transportation and infrastructure network ensures seamless connectivity and efficiency for businesses and residents alike. Strategically located on the west side of the Houston region, our county is well-served by major thoroughfares, rail lines, and aviation facilities, making it an ideal hub for commerce and travel. With quick access to the Port of Houston, Houston Intercontinental Airport, and extensive highway systems, Waller County offers ideal mobility for goods and people. With an infrastructure designed to support a thriving, connected community, Waller County is primed for business growth and development.
Major Thoroughfares
Waller County is well served by critical road, rail, and aviation infrastructure. Strategically located on the west side of the Houston region, major US, Interstate, and state roads provide ample mobility for moving goods in and out of the area. We are about an hour and a half to the Port of Houston, about one hour to Houston Intercontinental Airport, and are served by Union Pacific Railroad.
The northern portion of the county is serviced by US Hwy 290, which connects Houston to Austin. Commute times to Houston range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on departure time and destination. Travel to Austin ranges from one and a half hours to two hours. Waller County is a great location for companies doing business in either Austin, San Antonio, or Houston.
State Hwy 6 joins US Hwy 290 in the town of Hempstead. Hwy 6 connects Waller County with the Bryan-College Station area, home to Texas A&M University. Commute time to Texas A&M from Hempstead is about 45 minutes. To the south is Hwy 90 and Interstate 10. Interstate 10 connects Houston with San Antonio. Commute times into Houston along Interstate 10 range from 45 minutes to one hour. During morning and evening rush, these times are doubled. To ease the congestion along Interstate 10, new lanes are being built that will make it one of the widest highways in the area.
In addition to these major roads, several state-maintained FMs (Farm to Market) roads run throughout the county. Of these, FM 359, FM 362, and FM 1488 are the most traveled. Each of these roads connect the northern and southern parts of the county. FM 1488 also runs into Montgomery County connecting Hempstead to Magnolia. FM 359 also runs into Ft. Bend County to the south.
Waller County Transportation & Thoroughfare Plans
In 2019 we finished our transportation plan in cooperation with HGAC. As a fast-growing county, planning in crucial to help accommodate changes in infrastructure needs. Download the transportation plan here. To get a copy of the Major Thoroughfare Plan, click here.
Rail Service
Running along Hwy 90 and US Hwy 290 is the Union Pacific Railroad. The railroad runs through Waller County into Harris County with team track rail access in Brookshire and Waller. If you are looking to develop property along the rail lines in Waller County. You will need to speak with the local Union Pacific office. For more information, contact their Industrial Development Department, or call them at 800-346-1973.
Aviation
Waller County is home to the Houston Executive Airport, the Houston area's newest and only privately-funded general use business aviation facility. We are extremely proud of this facility. With over 1200 acres, commercial and private hangars, and quality FBO facilities you can rest assured that you are in one of the country's best local airports. They feature full service turn around and pilot's facilities.
They also partner with Enterprise Car Rental and have relationships with many of the area hotels and stand ready to help you in your arrangements. Features include long-term ground leases for aviation-related businesses, small and corporate hangars, a 6610 foot runway, and controlled air space from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
VERY IMPORTANT
Before building near the airport, please review the height and hazard zone. If you have any questions, please contact the airport at 281-945-5000.
Utilities & Telecommunications
Waller County is served by a variety of providers for electrical, gas, telecommunications, and internet services. Providers listed here are not intended as a recommendation, but provided as a courtesy.
Telecommunications & Internet
Along with AT&T, there are many other options for telecommunication services within the area. Although Waller County is considered a rural county, we have plenty of support for telecommunications and internet access. In the northern part of the county broadband is available in and around the towns of Waller, Brookshire, Prairie View and Hempstead.
Currently Comcast, through Xfinity and Comcast Business, is extending its services throughout Waller County. The cities of Katy, Brookshire, Waller, Hempstead, along with portions of Pattison, Prairie View, and the Hockley area are now active. Contact Jerrod Boyd, Small Business Sales Manager at Jerrod_boyd@comcast.com or 281.923.2332 for your business needs. Newly added communities can be found at www.ComcastTexas.com/expansion.
In the southern part of the county in the communities of Brookshire and Pattison, telecommunication services are also provided by Consolidated Communications. Broadband is available in Brookshire, Katy and some parts of the surrounding area. To learn more, contact J.R. Richardson, Sr. Account Executive, at 281.371.0295 or email him at JR.Richardson@Consolidated.com.
Electrical & Gas
Electrical utilities are provided by CenterPoint Energy and San Bernard Electrical Cooperative. Gas is also provided by CenterPoint Energy in many areas of the county. In the far south end of the county, you can contact SiEnergy for gas availability.
To get started with CenterPoint electric service, sign up here. To sign up with San Bernard, click here. In general, areas of the county closest to the Harris County line and along Interstate 10 are serviced by CenterPoint Energy, while the remaining area is serviced by San Bernard. To see if you are in the San Bernard service area, check their map here. With a couple of exceptions in the north end of the county, all the remaining area not in San Bernard's territory are in the CenterPoint service area. Electricity within the town of Hempstead is provided by the city.