Texas Restaurant Association PAC Endorses Kelly Hancock for Comptroller
Today, the Texas Restaurant Association PAC endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.
“The Texas Restaurant Association PAC is proud to endorse Kelly Hancock in the Texas Comptroller’s race,” said Emily Williams Knight, President and CEO of the TRA. “As a legislator, Comptroller Hancock proved repeatedly that he is a champion for local businesses like restaurants and the millions of Texans they serve. During the COVID-19 pandemic, then-Senator Hancock authored and passed several critical bills, including alcohol to-go and third-party delivery transparency. We also worked together to deliver property tax relief and eliminate unnecessary regulations. Comptroller Hancock has proven that he is smart, delivers results, and wants to serve all Texans. As the largest private-sector employer in the state, restaurants need this kind of leadership in the Comptroller’s office, which is why the TRA PAC wholeheartedly endorses Kelly Hancock for Comptroller.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of the Texas economy — and local restaurants are a cornerstone of that success,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “As a legislator and now as Acting Comptroller, I’ve worked to make Texas the best place in America to start and grow a business. We’ll continue cutting red tape, advancing regulatory efficiency through the new Texas DOGE office, and ensuring Texas remains the best state in the nation to own and operate a restaurant.”
The TRA is the premier business association representing the state’s $138 billion foodservice industry, encompassing upwards of 58,000 establishments and supporting a workforce of 1.5 million Texans—more than 11% of the state’s total employment. For nearly 90 years, TRA has championed the industry, serving as an indispensable resource and powerful advocate for restaurants of every size and segment. From navigating complex regulations to delivering industry-leading training, certification, and business solutions, TRA empowers its members to stay competitive and thrive.
