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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.

Economy

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

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Public Safety

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports school choice and homeschooling communities.

- Supports school choice and homeschooling communities.

Education

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.

Public Health

Energy & the Environment

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Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

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John R. Buster Brown, Attorney

John R. Buster Brown earned a law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

John has experience as a solo practitioner and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

John R. Buster Brown is currently a member of the Collin County Commissioners Court.

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As of July 22, 2026, John R. Buster Brown did not have a website or any information online.

John R. Buster Brown

- Presides over commissioners court, county’s policy-making body. Helps adopt county budget, sets county tax rates, oversees building and maintaining county infrastructure, and other county government operations.
- Serves as judge of county court, taking on misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters, and appeals from the justice of the peace court.
- Performs administration duties, ranging from hearings for beer and wine license applications to calling elections. Can serve as budget officer in counties with a smaller population.
- Serves as county’s emergency management director, with authority to designate an assistant to emergency management issues as emergency management coordinator.
- Represents county at ceremonial occasions and on various boards and committees, including Election Commission, Workforce Governing Board, and Bail Bond Board.
- County Judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county judges range from $47,425 to $198,921, set by the county’s commissioners court.

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