Former President Donald Trump was in the Houston area Thursday afternoon for a rally. He spoke for 90 minutes at the headquarters of offshore oil drilling company Trendsetting Engineering in Tomball, touching on various issues including energy, rigged elections, and transgender policy. He also touted his recent endorsement for president in 2024 by the Oil and Gas Workers' Association. The visit was expected to cause major traffic issues, and several area roads including the 249 Tomball Parkway were temporarily closed while Trump was in town.