Texas Senator Kelly Hancock named acting comptroller, focuses on school vouchers
By Jahmal Kennedy
AUSTIN, Texas — State Senator Kelly Hancock of Tarrant County has been officially named the acting state comptroller, following the selection by outgoing Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar.
Hegar, who is set to become the chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, expressed confidence in his choice.
“It’s a proud day for me, a big day for this agency, to make sure that as we are moving forward, this agency is in somebody’s hands who is honest, who is trustworthy, the people of the state of Texas can trust,” Hegar said of Hancock.
Hancock, who will leave his current role as a state senator, has identified education savings accounts as a top priority in his new position.
“Freedom for those in the education area to help us improve our education that’s been lagging,” Hancock said.
Read more at CBS Austin.
