Chris Hatley is from Dallas, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He attends Brenham Church of Christ.

Chris Hatley is originally from Dallas. He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy. Chris attends Brenham Church of Christ.

Chris is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. He served for nearly 30 years, including as the inspector general for the Joint Readiness Training Center (Airborne) and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Chris is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. He served for nearly 26 years.

Chris's campaign for Texas's 27th congressional district representative is his first time running for public office.

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Chris campaign for U.S. Representative for Texas' 27th district is his first run for public office.

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

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Supports improving the efficiency of the Veterans Health Administration, particularly in rural areas, by proposing a manpower survey to better allocate staffing and resources.

- Supports improving the efficiency of the Veterans Health Administration, particularly in rural areas, by proposing a manpower survey to better allocate staffing and resources.

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Calls for a moratorium on immigration until all illegal aliens are deported and borders are secured, followed by a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes qualified applicants.

Calls for a moratorium on immigration until undocumented immigrants are deported and borders are secured, followed by a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes qualified applicants.

Opposes nation-building, regime change, security operations abroad, and foreign wars; advocates for reexamining the War Powers Act to prevent entering war without congressional approval.

- Calls for a moratorium on immigration until undocumented immigrants are deported and borders are secured, followed by a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes qualified applicants.
- Opposes nation-building, regime change, security operations abroad, and foreign wars; advocates for reexamining the War Powers Act to prevent entering war without congressional approval.

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