Darrell has a bachelor's degree in mathematics and engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his master's degree in business administration from the University of Texas, Dallas. He volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He lives with his wife Marie and has 4 daughters.

Darrell is a small business owner. He previously worked as a global account manager in the telecom industry. He also served in the Army and obtained the rank of Captain. 

Darrell Hale currently serves as county commissioner for Collin County District 3. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his 2nd term. 

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Opposes the use of undocumented and underpaid labor.

Opposes government intervention in non-essential areas, advocating for limited government and taxes.

Supports limited government and limited taxes.

Promises to uphold conservative values and closely monitor county spending.

Promises to closely monitor county spending.

Believes in enforcing immigration laws and supports E-Verify for employment, prioritizing county work for proven county residents.

Supports using E-Verify to verify employment eligibility and prioritize county work for proven residents.

- Opposes the use of undocumented and underpaid labor.
- Supports limited government and limited taxes.
- Promises to closely monitor county spending.
- Supports using E-Verify to verify employment eligibility and prioritize county work for proven residents.

Economy

Community Impact, Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Collin County Commissioners Court Precinct 3

Said, "I will work with TXDoT to continue to invest in highways and mobility infrastructure to provide freedom of movement to the citizens."

Said, "I will work with [the Texas Department of Transportation] to continue to invest in highways and mobility infrastructure to provide freedom of movement to the citizens."

- Said, "I will work with [the Texas Department of Transportation] to continue to invest in highways and mobility infrastructure to provide freedom of movement to the citizens."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Opposes gun control and plans to expand gun ownership for personal and protective use.

Wants to ensure there are enough sheriff's deputies, detention officers, judges, constables, and clerks to support public safety.

- Opposes gun control and plans to expand gun ownership for personal and protective use.
- Wants to ensure there are enough sheriff's deputies, detention officers, judges, constables, and clerks to support public safety.

Public Safety

Opposes the use of eminent domain, saying it "usurps the ability to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" and should only be used in "rare cases" of "true and absolute need."

Opposes eminent domain, which refers to the public government's power to take private property and convert it to public use. 

- Opposes eminent domain, which refers to the public government's power to take private property and convert it to public use. 

Housing & Urban Development

Supports transparency in government operations and aims to make all substantive parts of government open and understandable to residents.

Plans to make all substantive parts of government operations transparent and understandable to residents.

Plans to improve county services by making processes easier and less bureaucratic.

Hopes to improve county services by making processes easier and less bureaucratic.

Believes technology can create savings and boost productivity in public services.

Plans to use technology to create savings and increase productivity in public services.

- Plans to make all substantive parts of government operations transparent and understandable to residents.
- Hopes to improve county services by making processes easier and less bureaucratic.
- Plans to use technology to create savings and increase productivity in public services.

Public Services

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Darrell Hale

Darrell earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics and engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his master's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. He volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He lives with his wife Marie and has 4 daughters, 

Darrell Hale currently serves as County Commissioner for Collin County. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his second term. 

Promises to work within tight budgets and compressed timelines to deliver exceptional results.

Believes in maintaining low taxes and efficient county departments.

Believes in job creation at both local and national levels.

Believes in the importance of small businesses for economic growth and job creation.

Believes in prioritizing essential spending before non-essential purchases.

Said, "You can’t always have both and I will be a good steward of your tax dollars."

Believes in fostering entrepreneurship to drive economic growth, citing personal success in rapidly expanding a franchise.

Opposes government intervention in non-essential areas and advocates for limited government and taxes.

- Opposes the use of undocumented and underpaid labor.
- Opposes government intervention in non-essential areas and advocates for limited government and taxes.
- Promises to closely monitor county spending.

Supports collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Council of Governments to build and maintain county roads and bridges.

As of September 7, 2024, Darrell Hale’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes gun control and plans to expand gun rights and ownership.

Believes election integrity is crucial and plans to implement "common sense suggestions" for secure elections.

Plans to implement "common sense suggestions" to secure elections.

- Supports using E-Verify to verify employment eligibility and prioritize county work for proven residents.
- Opposes gun control and plans to expand gun rights and ownership.
- Plans to implement "common sense suggestions" to secure elections.

Opposes eminent domain, saying it "usurps the ability to pursue life, liberty, and...happiness" and should only be used as a last resort. 

- Opposes eminent domain, saying it "usurps the ability to pursue life, liberty, and...happiness" and should only be used as a last resort. 

Believes transparency is essential in governmental functions, contracts, and operations.

Believes there are efficiencies that can be added to improve county functions.

Believes Collin County Government "generally runs well" and supports maintaining its conservative values.

Supports community involvement through local organizations and clubs, such as the Boys and Girls Club and Allen Kiwanis.

Supports high-quality public education, citing its consistent top rankings by Forbes, US News and World Report, and the Princeton Review.

Plans to advocate for "simple, easy, and affordable" improvements to county government efficiency.

- Plans to make all substantive parts of government operations transparent and understandable to residents.
- Plans to improve county services by making processes easier and less bureaucratic.
- Plans to use technology to create savings and increase productivity in public services.

- Opposes gun control and plans to expand gun rights and ownership.
- Plans to implement "common sense suggestions" to secure elections.

Darrell Hale lives in Collin County, Texas, and has been married to his wife Marie since 2001. They have four daughters and attend Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Allen. Hale graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Darrell Hale is currently serving as a County Commissioner. He has previously worked as a global account manager in the telecom industry for 14 years and has experience as a small business owner, growing his franchise to the top producing franchise over five years. He also has military experience, having served in the reserves and exited as a Captain.

Darrell Hale has served as County Commissioner since his first election in 2018 and his second election in 2020.

Supports Fair Information Practices and data protection laws.

Opposes gun control, believing the right to bear arms is "the bedrock against tyranny" and non-negotiable. Plans to expand gun rights and ownership.

Believes citizens should expect "good character" and transparency in government.

Believes county commissioners should set budgets for the sheriff’s office and jail, but opposes government involvement in "solving social problems," advocating for private and community solutions instead.

Believes in the importance of integrity and accountability in public service, saying, "The test, though, is what a person does when the light isn’t shining on them."

Opposes gun control, believing "the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.