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Parker County Commissioner

Precinct 4

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of four precinct members of the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads and services.

Rian R Brassell

Democratic

Retired military

The gist

  • Proposes a requirements checklist before approving data centers.
  • Pledges to press state officials for long-term water policies.
  • Pledges to hold developers liable for county road damage.
  • Pledges to develop a long-term county plan.
More about Rian
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  1. Proposes a requirements checklist before approving data centers.

    Rian Brassell for Commissioner Pct 4

    Campaign website · rianbrassell.com

    “Please see below for a list that I will require before approving a data center”
  2. Pledges to press state officials for long-term water policies.

    Rian Brassell for Commissioner Pct 4

    Campaign website · rianbrassell.com

    “Assist and demand elected state officials enact water policies that will ensure Parker County will have water for generations to come.”
  3. Pledges to hold developers liable for county road damage.

    Rian Brassell for Commissioner Pct 4

    Campaign website · rianbrassell.com

    “I will hold developers and large truck companies responsible for damage to county roads.”
  4. Pledges to develop a long-term county plan.

    Rian Brassell for Commissioner Pct 4

    Campaign website · rianbrassell.com

    “I will work with the other commissioners to develop a future county plan”
Photo of Mike Hale
Mike HaleCampaign photo — Mike Hale for Commissioner

Mike Hale

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports a pro-business, small-government approach.
  • Supports Second Amendment gun rights.
  • Supports proactive planning for the county's rapid growth.
More about Mike
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  1. Supports a pro-business, small-government approach.

    Mike Hale, Parker County Commissioner Precinct #4

    Campaign website · mikehaletexas.com

    “Pro Business. Small Government. Pro-Second Amendment.”
  2. Supports Second Amendment gun rights.

    Mike Hale, Parker County Commissioner Precinct #4

    Campaign website · mikehaletexas.com

    “Pro Business. Small Government. Pro-Second Amendment.”
  3. Supports proactive planning for the county's rapid growth.

    Mike Hale, Parker County Commissioner Precinct #4

    Campaign website · mikehaletexas.com

    “we must continue to be proactive and strategic - planning wisely for future generations”

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