Pledges Fiscal Discipline and Border Accountability
AUSTIN, TX – State Senator and conservative champion Kelly Hancock (R–Fort Worth) today officially launched his campaign for Texas Comptroller in the 2026 election, vowing to bring fiscal discipline and strong border accountability to the office.
In a video announcing his candidacy, Hancock pledged to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain fiscal discipline:
“For over a decade, I’ve fought for Texas taxpayers in the Legislature, cutting red tape, passing conservative budget reforms, and holding government accountable,” said Hancock. “As Comptroller, I’ll make sure your tax dollars are spent wisely, transparently, and responsibly.”
Hancock also highlighted his conservative leadership on border security, citing a proven record of action.
“As Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Border Security Committee, I worked alongside Governor Abbott and President Trump to help build the Texas border wall, support Operation Lone Star, and stop illegal immigration,” Hancock said. “Texans deserve a Comptroller who understands the link between fiscal strength and public safety, and I have the record to back it up.”
A longtime advocate for conservative principles, Hancock was one of the first Republican senators to call for ending in-state tuition for illegal immigrants—breaking with party leadership in 2012 to take a stand for Texas taxpayers.
With decades of experience as a business owner and public servant, Hancock says he’s ready to bring rock-solid conservative values and fiscal responsibility to the Comptroller’s office.
To view Senator Hancock’s campaign announcement, click here or on the image below.
Kelly Hancock is a lifelong Texan, small business owner, and proven conservative who has spent his career fighting for taxpayers and standing firm on the principles of faith, family, and free enterprise. Now running for Texas Comptroller, he’s ready to bring his business sense and commitment to accountability to the state’s top fiscal office.
Kelly built his family-owned distribution company from the ground up, and knows firsthand how red tape can hold back job creators. That experience shaped his work in the Texas Legislature, where he led efforts to cut regulations —including the largest occupational licensing reform in state history—and keep Texas open for business.
Kelly’s public service began on his local school board, where he fought for high standards and strong teacher pay. A dedicated fiscal conservative, Kelly spent a decade on the Senate Finance Committee and five years on the Legislative Budget Board and authored Texas’ conservative state spending limit to ensure the state lives within its means. He also helped deliver major property tax relief and has consistently voted to cut taxes and rein in government growth.
A survivor of a rare kidney disease and recipient of a life-saving transplant from a living donor, his son-in-law, Kelly knows the value of perseverance. He and his wife Robin, his high school sweetheart, have been married 38 years and are proud parents and grandparents.
