Walle is the Deputy Floor Leader of the Texas House Democrats.

While in high school, Walle worked at a taquería and interned for Houston Councilwoman Carol Mimms Galloway.

[4] Walle also played football in middle school and high school, and credits his football coach as a major inspiration for his desire to be a role model.

With no Republican opponent in the general election, Walle took office in 2009.

[6] In 2013, Walle supported the protests of Houston fast food workers seeking higher wages.