Chris is from Collin County, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University at Commerce. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University at Commerce. He also has a master’s degree in accounting and information management from the University of Texas at Dallas, a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University, and a master’s degree in pastoral leadership from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He lives with his wife and three children in Collin County. He attends Frisco Bible Church.

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Chris Hill is originally from McKinney, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University–Commerce, a master’s degree in accounting and information management from the University of Texas at Dallas, a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University, and a master’s degree in pastoral leadership from Columbia Biblical Seminary. Chris volunteers with organizations including Minuteman Disaster Response, The Samaritan Inn, and Hope Women’s Center. He lives with his wife, Laura, and their three children in Collin County and attends Frisco Bible Church.

Chris is the county judge for Collin County, Texas. He works in the Collin County government, where he has served since his election as judge. He previously served as a county commissioner and worked as a corporate accountant and as a controller at private companies.

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Chris currently works as a certified public accountant and financial professional. He previously worked as a corporate controller for North Texas Public Broadcasting, a controller for A3D Technologies, and an executive pastor.

Chris Hill is currently the Collin County Judge representing Collin County, Texas. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

Chris currently serves as the Collin County Judge for Collin County, Texas. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. Chris is running for re-election for this position in 2026. He previously served as a Collin County Commissioner for Precinct 3. He served one term from 2013 to 2017.

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Supports limited government, low taxes, and government transparency, with a record of reducing property tax rates in Collin County.

Supports low taxes and believes that economic success comes from minimal government interference.

Opposes government shutdowns of businesses.

Believes the right to work is fundamental to economic freedom.

- Supports low taxes and believes that economic success comes from minimal government interference.
- Opposes government shutdowns of businesses.
- Believes the right to work is fundamental to economic freedom.

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As of January 22, 2026, Chris Hill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports regional transportation planning and infrastructure coordination.

Involved in long-term transportation investment efforts.

- Supports regional transportation planning and infrastructure coordination.
- Involved in long-term transportation investment efforts.

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Supports school choice and homeschooling communities.

- Supports school choice and homeschooling communities.

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For Candidate Chris Hill on Issue public health: Opposes lockdowns, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates, asserting that every Texan is essential and defending individual liberties.

Believes public health decisions should prioritize personal liberty.

Supports mental health services through regional cooperation.

- Opposes government health mandates.
- Believes public health decisions should prioritize personal liberty.
- Supports mental health services through regional cooperation.

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Chris currently works as a Certified Public Accountant and financial professional. He previously worked as a corporate controller for North Texas Public Broadcasting, a controller for A3D Technologies, and an executive pastor. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner.

Chris Hill currently serves as the Collin County Judge for Collin County, Texas. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. Chris is running for re-election for this position in 2026. He previously served as a Collin County Commissioner for Precinct 3. He served one term from 2013 to 2017.

Chris is from McKinney, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University at Commerce. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University at Commerce. He also has a master’s degree in accounting and information management from the University of Texas at Dallas, a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University, and a master’s degree in pastoral leadership from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He lives with his wife and three children in Collin County. He attends Frisco Bible Church.

Chris is from McKinney, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University at Commerce. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University at Commerce. He has a master’s degree in accounting and information management from the University of Texas at Dallas, a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University, and a master’s degree in pastoral leadership from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He lives with his wife, Laura, and their three children in McKinney. He attends Frisco Bible Church.

Chris is the County Judge of Collin County. He works in the Collin County government. He previously served as an executive pastor and worked as a corporate accountant and controller at both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Chris Hill is currently the Collin County Judge in Texas. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

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Rick Grady has a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He volunteers with the All Neighbors Coalition Continuum of Care, Plano Community Relations Commission, Collin County Homeless Coalition, Collin County Veterans Coalition, The Turning Point, and the Samaritan Inn. Rick is a widower, and has one child and one grandchild.

Rick previously worked as an executive at Electronic Data Systems, Affiliated Computer Services, Computer Task Force, and the Cornerstone Credit Union League. He served in the U.S. Army.

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Rick currently serves as a member of the Collin County Central Appraisal District. He was first appointed in 2024. He previously served as a member of the Plano City Council for two terms from 2015 to 2023.

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Plans to "focus on managing growth responsibly and ensuring the safety and prosperity of every community in Collin County."

As a Plano City Council member, worked to increase services for people experiencing homelessness.

- Plans to "focus on managing growth responsibly and ensuring the safety and prosperity of every community in Collin County."
- As a Plano City Council member, worked to increase services for people experiencing homelessness.

Believes public safety is lacking and wants to increase the number of sheriff's deputies.

Supports increased funding for law enforcement.

- Believes public safety is lacking and wants to increase the number of sheriff's deputies.
- Supports increased funding for law enforcement.

Believes county roads are unsafe and major thoroughfares lack funding.

Plans "to develop a maintenance schedule for all of its buildings to ensure they are safe and useful long-term."

- Believes county roads are unsafe and major thoroughfares lack funding.
- Plans "to develop a maintenance schedule for all of its buildings to ensure they are safe and useful long-term."

Plans "to attract more health care facilities to the eastern half of the county."

- Plans "to attract more health care facilities to the eastern half of the county."

Rick Grady

Rick Grady is currently a member of the Collin County Central Appraisal District in Texas, having assumed office by appointment on January 25, 2024; his current term ends on December 31, 2027. He previously served on the Plano City Council representing Place 3 from 2015 to 2023.

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