Collin County
County Judge
Chris Hill
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- Chris Hill
- Current role
- Collin County Judge (elected 2018)
- Background
- Bachelor's degree in political science, Texas A&M University at Commerce
- Master's in accounting and information management, University of Texas at Dallas
- MBA, Webster University
- Master's in pastoral leadership, Columbia Biblical Seminary
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Global Management Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner
- Former executive pastor, corporate accountant and controller (before holding county office)
- Experience
- President, North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board (2024–2025) (per campaign)
- Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 3 (elected 2012 and 2016)
- Former treasurer, Collin County Republican Party
- Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 78.31% over Rick Grady (unofficial results)
- Top priorities
- "limited government, low taxes, and excellence in every aspect of county government"
- "private property rights, limited regulation, low taxes, and government transparency"
- "safe communities, clean streets, excellence in local government, and opportunities for our families and our children"
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: says he promised to pursue "limited government, low taxes, and excellence in every aspect of county government" and "I kept my promises".
- Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: says he will support projects that promote "safe communities, clean streets, excellence in local government, and opportunities for our families and our children."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record- 2022 lawsuit over district attorney's office: Six current and former district attorney's office employees sued in 2022, alleging Hill and the commissioners knew of misconduct in the office and refused to act. Settled April 2023 for $1.75 million; no finding against Hill is reported. He said the claim was false and that the county's insurer chose to settle over the Commissioners Court's objection.
- Endorsements
- The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board
- Texas Values Action
- Texas Home School Coalition
- Campaign website
- chrishill.us
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