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A hard-fought 2026 GOP primary could reshuffle Texas politics

June 30, 2025

The 2026 state GOP primary promises to reshuffle Texas Republican politics, as new faces emerge and some veterans seek different offices.

ABC13 Houston: New acting comptroller for the state of Texas, former State Senator Kelly Hancock

June 28, 2025

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.

How Kelly Hancock plans to manage being acting comptroller, candidate

June 23, 2025

When Kelly Hancock decided to change political hats, it was a two-for-one deal.

CBS News Texas: Texas Republican senator takes up top mantle in the state

June 22, 2025

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.

WFAA: Former state senator poised to become interim comptroller

June 22, 2025

Kelly Hancock was sworn in as chief clerk in the Texas Comptroller’s office, giving him an advantage heading into the 2026 election.

Letter to the Editor: Hancock right for comptroller

June 22, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott’s endorsement of former Sen. Kelly Hancock as our next state comptroller was a wise choice.

How Kelly Hancock went from Fort Worth’s state senator to Texas comptroller

June 22, 2025

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.

KXAN: Sen. Kelly Hancock resigns to become acting Comptroller, announces campaign for position

June 21, 2025

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.

Texas Republicans facing most competitive statewide primaries in a decade

June 21, 2025

On Thursday, state Sen. Kelly Hancock resigned from the Legislature and announced he was running to be the next state comptroller.

This low-key agency is generating one of Texas’ hottest GOP primary fights

June 20, 2025

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.


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