What are YOUR Texas values? On Monday, the commissioners court will consider resolutions supporting the top eight priorities of the Republican Party of Texas. Do you support these resolutions? Join us on Monday and add your voice to the conversation. • Secure Texas Elections • Don’t Sharia Our Texas • Completely Eliminate All Property Tax • Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying • Secure Texas Grid, Water, Energy, Agriculture, & Property Sovereignty • Border Enforcement • Protect Texas Kids • Protect Life

Collin County budget workshop begins Monday. Would you like another property tax increase? On Monday, the Collin County Commissioners Court will host the annual budget workshop, during which the court will establish the budget for next year and adopt a new property tax rate. In each of the past four consecutive years, your county commissioners have raised property taxes on Collin County families. I have voted “NO” each year and have stated my objections to continually raising taxes, but the commissioners have passed tax increases over my objections each year. Next week, we will learn whether commissioners intend to raise your property taxes for a fifth straight year. Once again, I will be advocating for fiscal restraint. Join us on Monday afternoon at 1:30pm. This is your first opportunity to share your thoughts about the budget and the tax rate. I invite you to attend commissioners court in person or send me your comments before the meeting and let us know if you want more spending and higher property taxes. Someone at some point will argue that the county government’s needs are simply too great and that we have no choice but to raise taxes. Someone will argue that this is simply not the year to show fiscal restraint. And neither was last year. Nor the year before that. Nor the year before that. Nor the year before that. But don’t be fooled. What they’re really saying is the government needs your money more than you do. But we do have a choice. Even if the decisions are difficult, you elected us to make those hard choices. When we refuse to make the hard decisions and choose to raise your property taxes instead, we’re pushing the hard choices back on families who have less and less disposable income each year due to an ever-increasing tax burden. Make no mistake, as the second fastest growing county in the entire nation, our county budget will be increasing next year, just as it has every year for decades. But remember, we receive new revenue every year along with all the new growth. In fact, before we even started the budget workshop last year, we knew that we had $21 million in new money from the population growth and the new development across the county! We knew that a tax increase was unnecessary unless we increased spending by MORE THAN $21 million. Ultimately, your commissioners increased spending by $33.5 million and raised your property taxes for a fourth straight year. This year, we have an additional $20 million available to us WITHOUT RAISING TAXES. Will we hold the line? Since 2013 (my first year in office), the county budget has grown faster than population growth and inflation combined. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), population growth + inflation have risen by 90% collectively between 2013 and 2025. But the county budget has increased by 105% during that same time frame. And the budget of the Sheriff’s Office is leading the way, growing by 132% during these years, significantly outpacing population growth + inflation. It is simply unsustainable to increase government spending more than the population growth and the inflation rate combined. And if we won’t hold the line when we have more than $20 million in new revenues, WHEN WILL WE HOLD THE LINE? After four (will it be five?) years of consecutive tax increases, when does a person finally have to admit that he or she doesn’t know how to govern without raising taxes? So what happens if we don't raise taxes? What type of expenses will we have to defer if we hold the line? Here’s just one example of how county government spending has outpaced inflation. Since 2016, on average, compensation for county employees has increased by 72% (it's actually 102% when you account for the compounding nature of year-over-year raises). This isn’t just for our highest performing employees. This is the average for over 2,000 employees. And this excludes increases due to job promotions. This represents increases in compensation when comparing the same positions from 2016 to 2026. In 2026, the average raise for county employees was 4.4%. In 2025, the average raise was 8.4%. In 2024, the average raise was 11.6%. In 2023, the average raise was 7.6%. Now, before I go any further, let me be the first to say that we have AMAZING employees at Collin County. I’m thankful for our talented team every day! Hard stop. So how do we determine if a 72% (or 102%) increase is appropriate or excessive? We need some context. Consider these points: • According to FRED, the rate of inflation during the same time (2016-2026) was 31.3%. • Did the average Collin County taxpayer receive a raise of 72% (or 102%) from 2016 to 2026? Did you? This is just one example, but it's an important one. This week, we will be asked to approve additional compensation increases for all county employees. During this week's budget workshop, we will be making the hard choices for next year. Will we raise your taxes again?!

I had the pleasure of touring Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen this week. It was wonderful to learn more about the incredible work their team does each day to serve Collin County families. Thank you, Texas Health Allen, for your hospitality and for all you do. I'm grateful for the amazing hospitals and health care providers that help make Collin County the healthiest county in Texas!

Congratulations, Lovejoy Leopards! Texas State Champions for Boys Baseball! Well done!

Celebrating 250 years of Pride Month!

Throughout our nation's history, over 1.3 million Americans have died while serving in the U.S. military. The last Monday in May is set aside to honor the sacrifice and the service of these men and women who gave the "last full measure of devotion." Let us show our gratitude for their selflessness this Memorial Day.

According to a new report from the Census Bureau, four of the five fastest growing cities and towns in the United States (with populations of 20,000 or more) are located in Collin County.

Police Week in Collin County May 15th is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, our opportunity to honor and remember all law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. • • • • • PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, our law enforcement agencies play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms which have been guaranteed by the Constitution to every American citizen; and WHEREAS, our law enforcement officers are the guardians of life and property; defenders of the individual right to be free; warriors in the battle against crime; and are dedicated to the preservation of life and property; and WHEREAS, the men and women of the law enforcement agencies in Collin County provide a vital public service to our community and our families; and Now, therefore, in recognition of the invaluable contributions the law enforcement officers in Collin County have made to our community through their dedicated and selfless efforts in enforcing our laws and protecting our families, I hereby proclaim the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as Police Week in Collin County Furthermore, in honor of all Collin County law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, I order the flags at Collin County facilities to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Congratulations, Prosper Walnut Grove Wildcats! The boys golf team are state champs! Well done!

Let the whole earth sing to the LORD. Proclaim his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples. • 1 Chronicles 16:23-24

Proclamation • Detention Officers and Employees Week in Collin County WHEREAS, President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed National Correctional Officers’ Week on May 5, 1984 to recognize the men and women who work in jails and prisons across the country; and WHEREAS, detention officers are dedicated to protecting the residents of Collin County and ensuring public safety, and our community recognizes the sacrifices that these courageous detention officers make to protect the citizens of Collin County; WHEREAS, detention officers strive to maintain a safe working and living environment within the county jail while promoting positive behavior, attitudes, work ethic, and rehabilitative skills to reduce recidivism and promote successful reentry into the community; and WHEREAS, the employees of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and Juvenile Detention Department serve admirably in many different capacities, including jail administrators, supervisors, housing detention officers, transfer officers, classification specialists, intake & release officers, SCORE & VALOR officers, service personnel, training & compliance officers, child advocates, and mentors; and WHEREAS, the employees of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and Juvenile Detention Department operate the finest and most professional detention facilities in the state of Texas! Now, therefore, I hereby proclaim the week of May 3 through 9, 2026, as Detention Officers and Employees Week in Collin County.

Congratulations, Prosper Walnut Grove boys soccer team! The Wildcats are back-to-back state champs with a second consecutive undefeated season! Well done!

Collin County 2nd in United States in Population Growth County adds 42,966 from 2024 to 2025 MCKINNEY - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Collin County ranked second in the United States in population growth between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025. During that time, the county’s population increased by 42,966 people, reaching a new estimated population of about 1,297,179. The only county to experience greater growth within the same period of time was Harris County, Texas, which added 48,695 people to a much higher base population of 4,996,331 in 2024. In addition to Collin County, four other Texas counties ranked among the top 10 nationally, including Harris County (#1), Montgomery County (#4), Fort Bend County (#8), and Williamson County (#9). Collin County has consistently ranked among the fastest growing counties in the nation, placing in the top four fastest-growing counties for five consecutive years.

MCKINNEY - On Monday, April 6, 2026, the Collin County Commissioners Court voted to approve the sale of the Collin County Adventure Camp to the Circle Ten Council of Scouting America. After extensive discussion, the court approved the sale in a 3-2 vote. Although two other bids - submitted by Huffines Enterprise Land Holdings Development (Huffines) and Horizon Capital Partners LLC - offered higher purchase prices, they did not include plans to preserve the camp's original purpose as an outdoor youth facility. During the discussion, Commissioners Cheryl Williams and Duncan Webb expressed their preferences to sell the property to Huffines for the highest offer of $28.15 million, but Judge Chris Hill and Commissioners Darrell Hale and Susan Fletcher voted in favor of the Circle Ten Council offer to prioritize preserving the original intent and mission of the camp. In 2001, Collin County voters approved $26 million in bonds to fund the development of the Collin County Adventure Camp, and the camp officially opened in 2006. For nearly two decades, it has provided a dedicated space for youth programs, outdoor education, and community activities; serving local schools, scout groups, and other organizations. The offer of $26 million matches the amount originally approved by the voters of Collin County to establish the adventure camp. "This decision reflects our commitment to honoring the community’s original vision, ensuring the camp remains a place where the youth of Collin County can learn, grow, and connect with nature," said Collin County Judge Chris Hill. Under Scouting America ownership, the camp will continue to operate as an active outdoor adventure and educational environment, supporting programs in camping, STEM, and leadership development. While the site's new focus will be scouting activities, the camp will remain accessible for broader community use, continuing to serve the schools, families, and local organizations of Collin County.

Congratulations, Celina Lady Bobcats! 5x Girls High School Soccer State Champions!!! Well done!

Congratulations, Home School Athletic Association Angels! HSAA girls win National Home School Basketball State Championship! Well done!

Congratulations, McKinney Christian Academy Mustangs! MCA boys win TAPPS High School Basketball State Championship! Well done!

Congratulations, McKinney Christian Academy! Lady Mustangs win TAPPS High School Girls State Championship! Well done!

Happy Easter! He is Risen!