New Caney

New Caney is an Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2010, the population of the New Caney area is 19,987.

New Caney was established in 1862 under the name Presswood, named for its founders, pioneers, Austin and Sarah Waters Presswood. Captain John Robertson and other settlers followed, and cattle ranches, mills, and stores were opened along Caney Creek. In 1877, the town received a railroad from the East and West Texas Railway, and Caney Station became a shipping point for imports and exports, bringing more business to the area. In 1882, Presswood received its first post office, registered under the name New Caney, as the name Caney already was in use by another Texas town. This development led to the name of Presswood falling out of use, as New Caney became the preferred term.

In 1884, the population of New Caney was sixty people. By 1892, it had grown to 150 residents and was able to support several general stores. Throughout the 20th century, the community continued to expand.

The New Caney area is administered by Montgomery County Commissioner, Precinct 4. The current County Commissioner is Jim Clark.

In the Texas Senate, New Caney is in District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, part of New Caney is in District 3, represented by Republican Cecil Bell Jr. The rest of New Caney is in District 16, represented by Republican Will Metcalf.

In the United States Senate, the entire state is represented by John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. In the United States House of Representatives, New Caney is in District 8, represented by Republican Kevin Brady.

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