A hard-fought 2026 GOP primary could reshuffle Texas politics
June 30, 2025The 2026 state GOP primary promises to reshuffle Texas Republican politics, as new faces emerge and some veterans seek different offices.
The 2026 state GOP primary promises to reshuffle Texas Republican politics, as new faces emerge and some veterans seek different offices.
In an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 speaks with the new acting comptroller for the state of Texas, former State Senator Kelly Hancock.
When Kelly Hancock decided to change political hats, it was a two-for-one deal.
Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock or North Richland Hills has a new high profile job. Outgoing Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar hired him to serve as the new chief clerk and swore him into office.
Kelly Hancock was sworn in as chief clerk in the Texas Comptroller’s office, giving him an advantage heading into the 2026 election.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s endorsement of former Sen. Kelly Hancock as our next state comptroller was a wise choice.
Sitting in an Austin high-rise with a spectacular view of the Texas Capitol just behind him, former state Sen. Kelly Hancock left no doubt that his two announced opponents in the Texas comptroller’s race will have a fight on their hands.
Republican State Sen Kelly Hancock resigned from the Texas Senate and was hired to be the Chief Clerk at the Texas Comptroller’s office on Thursday.
On Thursday, state Sen. Kelly Hancock resigned from the Legislature and announced he was running to be the next state comptroller.
The battle over who will implement Gov. Greg Abbott’s private school voucher plan is suddenly becoming one of the hottest battles in Texas GOP politics.
