Meet Armando

Voters first elected Armando to the North Harris County seat of District 140 in 2008. Born and raised in the district he now proudly represents, Armando Walle is Houston through and through.

Between Legislative Sessions, Armando went back to the University of Houston to earn his law degree. Back home in HD 140, Armando spends as much time as possible with his wife, Debbie, and their two young sons.

Meet Armando | Walle for Texas

Armando Lucio Walle was born and raised in the district he represents in Houston. He earned a law degree from the University of Houston. Armando lives with his wife, Debbie, and their two sons.

Armando Lucio Walle was born and raised in Houston. He earned a law degree from the University of Houston. Armando lives with his wife, Debbie, and their two sons.

Armando was first elected to represent Texas House District 140 in 2008.

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WORKING FAMILIES

Rep. Walle is a champion for working families in HD 140. In the Legislature, he has led efforts to combat food insecurity by providing free breakfast for any student eligible for the free and reduced lunch program and securing funding for a new state-of-the-art food bank in House District 140. He also has repeatedly filed legislation to increase the minimum wage and is a go-to advocate in the Texas House for worker’s rights.

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Last session, he worked to expand worker’s compensation for contractors in construction and fought to protect mandatory water breaks for construction workers. In his efforts to expand access to affordable housing, Rep. Walle has passed bills in the House that would create a revolving loan program for low-income housing and prevent income discrimination in Public Facility Corporations.

Ahead of the first-called special session of the 89th Legislature, Rep. Armando Walle filed House Bill 126, which would protect tenants displaced by disasters caused by landlord negligence by requiring landlords to secure comparable housing and cover added costs.

Rep. Walle Files House Bill 126

Advocates for increasing the minimum wage and workers' rights.

Worked to expand workers' compensation for construction contractors and protect mandatory water breaks for construction workers.

Filed House Bill (HB) 126 to require landlords whose negligence causes a disaster to provide displaced tenants comparable housing and cover added costs.

- Advocates for increasing the minimum wage and workers' rights.
- Worked to expand workers' compensation for construction contractors and protect mandatory water breaks for construction workers.
- Filed House Bill (HB) 126 to require landlords whose negligence causes a disaster to provide displaced tenants comparable housing and cover added costs.

Economy

PUBLIC SAFETY

Rep. Walle works hard in the Legislature to make the neighborhoods of HD 140 safe for everyone. Last session, he was an advocate for legislation that cracks down on catalytic converter thefts — a major issue in metropolitan areas across the state.

Rep. Armando Walle (House District 140) voted for the legislation, and released the following statement:

“Keeping our communities safe and treating folks fairly ought to go hand in hand. After talking with folks back home and digging into the details, I’m proud to support this common-sense fix to our bail system — one I believe will help my neighbors, friends, and family right here in our district.

“It has to be said — there’s been a whole lot of fear-mongering on this issue this Session, with certain interests singling out our immigrant communities, while driving a wedge between Texas cities and small towns.

Rep. Armando Walle Statement on Priority Bail Legislation

Representative Armando Walle (TX-140) issued the following statement:

“I stand with my fellow elected officials and community advocates in their demands for a thorough, independent investigation. The public deserves full transparency about what happened on Tuesday morning.

“I am praying for the family of Mr. Araujo for the tragic loss of their loved one.”

Rep. Walle Issues Statement Demanding Transparent Investigation Following Fatal Shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officer

Advocated for legislation targeting catalytic-converter theft.

Voted for Senate Bill 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 5, describing them as bail-system changes that balance safety and fair treatment.

Calls for an independent investigation and full public transparency following a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

- Advocated for legislation targeting catalytic-converter theft.
- Voted for Senate Bill 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 5, describing them as bail-system changes that balance safety and fair treatment.
- Calls for an independent investigation and full public transparency following a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

Public Safety

As of July 22, 2026, Armando Lucio Walle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

A product of Texas public schools, Rep. Walle believes that every student — regardless of background — has the right to a quality education. In 2023, he was honored with a Public School Champion Award by Raise Your Hand Texas for his leadership on the House Floor in the fight against voucher scams. He has consistently supported efforts to get more dollars into our underfunded public school system.

As a leader on the powerful Appropriations Committee, Rep. Walle has advocated for increasing educational opportunities for Houston students. Last Session, he was an architect of the Texas University Fund — which created a $3 billion endowment available to rising research schools such as the University of Houston. He also increased funding for the UH/Houston Independent School District Partnership Program to support the certification of new teachers, and expanded existing efforts to provide STEM instruction to high-needs school districts.

Representative Armando Walle added:

“We fought hard to make Summer EBT a reality in Texas, because it's a smart and necessary investment in our future. Texas families have been stretched thin at the grocery store, and this program would have helped ease that burden and ensure no kid goes hungry just because school is out. This was a baffling decision and I am disappointed on behalf of the millions of Texans who would have benefitted.”

Rep. Walle Statement on Summer EBT

Supports increased funding for public schools.

Helped create the Texas University Fund, a $3 billion endowment for rising research universities including the University of Houston.

Supported establishing the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program to provide food assistance to families when school is out.

- Supports increased funding for public schools.
- Helped create the Texas University Fund, a $3 billion endowment for rising research universities including the University of Houston.
- Supported establishing the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program to provide food assistance to families when school is out.

Education

CLEAN AIR

Rep. Walle is a leader in the Texas House of Representatives on environmental issues, particularly in air quality. Given the unincorporated portion of the district and the lack of zoning laws in Harris County, HD 140 is a popular location for concrete batch plants and other industrial businesses. Every session, Rep. Walle fights for legislation that would add protections for residents by increasing air pollution monitoring and restricting where these facilities can operate.

(Austin, TEXAS) –Today, Senate Bill 2351 by Sen. Carol Alvarado (companion to House Bill 1768 by Rep. Armando Walle) finally passed the Texas House and is on its way to the Governor for final approval. The legislation directly addresses issues related to concrete batch plants across the state.

With this legislation, if a concrete plant operator wishes to extend their initial permit, TCEQ may require them to update the plant’s construction plans in accordance with the most recent amendment of the standard air permit.

Senate Bill 2351 and House Bill 1768

“I will push for meaningful investments this Session in flood management and water demand planning, air quality and child care. I intend to deliver for Houston, Harris County and all Texans across the state. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow subcommittee members and supporting their priorities, too.

Rep. Walle Named Chair of Appropriations Articles VI, VII and VIII

“More and more data centers are opening up across the state. We must find ways to meet the existing data gaps in our state and regional water planning process to ensure local governments — and these businesses themselves — can make informed decisions based what resources are available, and will be available going into the future.

Last Session, I convened the leaders of the Public Utility Commission, the Water Development Board and the Commission on Environmental Quality to craft the language for this survey to begin filling those gaps.

Rep. Walle Statement on Public Utility Commission Water-Use Survey

Advocates for air-pollution monitoring and limits on where concrete batch plants and other industrial facilities operate.

Sponsored House Bill (HB) 1768, allowing updated construction plans to be required when concrete plants seek to extend permits.

Plans to seek state investments in flood management, water-demand planning, and air quality.

Calls for closing data gaps in state and regional water planning as data centers expand.

- Advocates for air-pollution monitoring and limits on where concrete batch plants and other industrial facilities operate.
- Sponsored House Bill (HB) 1768, allowing updated construction plans to be required when concrete plants seek to extend permits.
- Plans to seek state investments in flood management, water-demand planning, and air quality.
- Calls for closing data gaps in state and regional water planning as data centers expand.

Energy & the Environment

But April also brought a sobering reminder of the challenges ahead. At the end of the month, the Supreme Court reinterpreted one of the most important civil rights laws of the last century, effectively giving a green light to efforts that weaken the voices of voters of color. This is not new for Texas. We’ve seen it firsthand. When I joined my colleagues in breaking quorum last year, we sparked a national movement, and states across the country are beginning to respond. Now, this moment calls for urgency.

The fight to stop racial gerrymandering continues — in the courts, in Congress, and at the ballot box. Texans will have the final say, and together, we will keep pushing forward to ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts.

Newsletter (May 7, 2026) | Walle for Texas

The fight to stop racial gerrymandering continues — in the courts, in Congress, and at the ballot box. Texans will have the final say, and together, we will keep pushing forward to ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts.

Opposes racial gerrymandering and says efforts to stop it should continue through courts, Congress, and elections.

- Opposes racial gerrymandering and says efforts to stop it should continue through courts, Congress, and elections.

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Armando Lucio Walle

Supports increasing the minimum wage and advocates for worker's rights in the Texas House.

Supports expanding access to affordable housing through a revolving loan program for low-income housing, preventing income discrimination, and advocating for tenants' rights.

Supports expanding worker’s compensation for construction contractors and protecting mandatory water breaks for construction workers.

Serves on various committees related to licensing, healthcare reform, property tax relief, and budget management.

Supports legislation to crack down on catalytic converter thefts and works to make neighborhoods in HD 140 safe for everyone.

Works with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and local businesses to ensure bars and nightclubs implement safety measures like street lighting and security officers to protect the surrounding community.

Supports funding for the Crime Victims Rapid Response Program with $10 million.

For Candidate Armando Lucio Walle on Issue public-safety: Proposes $2 million for the Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program to support evidence-based violence reduction initiatives.

Opposes voucher programs and supports increasing funding for underfunded public schools.

Supports increased funding for teacher certification programs and expanded STEM instruction in high-needs school districts.

Supports increasing air pollution monitoring and restricting the operation of industrial facilities to protect residents' health.

Supports closing loopholes in environmental permitting processes and increasing air monitoring activities in Texas.

Opposes gerrymandering and advocates for fair districting to protect Congressional District 29 and its constituents.

As a state representative, passed bills to create a revolving loan program for low-income housing and prevent income discrimination in Public Facility Corporations.

Advocates for expanding worker's compensation and mandatory water breaks for construction workers.

Supports allocating funds to enhance air quality monitoring in key regions.

Supports allocating $10 million to the Crime Victims Rapid Response Program.

Supports allocating $2 million for the Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program to fund evidence-based violence reduction initiatives.

Advocated for legislation to reduce catalytic converter thefts.

As a state representative, worked with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to ensure bars and nightclubs use street lights, security officers, and other measures to keep the surrounding community safe.

Supports increasing funding for public schools.

Increased funding for the University of Houston and Houston Independent School District Partnership Program to support new teacher certification and expanded STEM instruction in high-needs school districts.

Supports investing in higher education by helping establish the Texas University Fund, which allocates a $3 billion endowment to emerging research institutions like the University of Houston.

Supports legislation to increase air pollution monitoring and restrict the location of industrial businesses.

As a state representative, worked to close loopholes in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permitting process to make it easier for residents to appeal decisions.

Supports the prohibition of racial gerrymandering.

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