In the Press

Today, the Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“The Board of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas unanimously endorses Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller,” said Mike Byrd, President of PBT. “Kelly Hancock is a proven leader who worked with Governor Abbott to secure the Texas border when President Biden failed to secure the border. Kelly Hancock will bring this same leadership in leading Texas DOGE and being a good steward of the taxpayers money.”

“Keeping our communities safe must always come first,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “That’s why I’ve supported stronger bail reform that gives judges the authority to deny bail to violent offenders who pose a threat to public safety. I’m grateful for the support of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas as we continue working to put victims first, hold violent criminals accountable, and defend Texas.”

The Professional Bondsmen of Texas, an association, was established in 1970 as the Texas Association of Professional Sureties to support and assist bondsmen in the advancement of their business.

Today, the Game Warden Peace Officer’s Association (GWPOA) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“Kelly Hancock has a proven track record of supporting law enforcement and Texas Game Wardens,” said Scott Blackburn, President of GWPOA. “More than 500 Texas Game Wardens daily protect our people while conserving the natural and cultural resources of Texas for future generations. Kelly understands the critical role Game Wardens play in both public safety and conservation, and we are proud to support his continued service as Texas Comptroller.”

“I’m honored to be endorsed by the Game Warden Peace Officers Association,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “I’m deeply grateful for their service and happy to have their support for my campaign. Texas Game Wardens serve on the front lines every day protecting public safety, conserving our wildlife, and preserving the natural beauty that makes Texas special.”

GWPOA is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that provides support for Texas Game Warden’s concerns and supports the efforts of the Texas Game Warden Association.

Today, the Hammer & Nails PAC endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“For decades, Kelly Hancock has been a leader the Greater Fort Worth building community can rely on,” said James Rodriguez, Chairman of Hammer & Nails PAC. “Throughout his public service, Kelly has consistently supported pro-business policies that strengthen our local economy, protect property rights, and allow home builders to do what they do best — build homes and communities. We’re proud to support Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.”

“I’m honored to earn the support of Hammer & Nails PAC of the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “Home builders play a critical role in growing our economy, creating jobs, and helping Texas families achieve the dream of homeownership. As Comptroller, I’ll continue fighting for pro-business policies, cutting red tape, and keeping Texas the best place in the nation to build, invest, and grow.”

Hammer & Nails PAC serves as the political arm of the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association to support local and state candidates and incumbents who understand the efforts of the local home building industry, the positive impact home building has on our local and state economy, and organizes effective political action on behalf of our members.

Today, the Texas Society of Professional Engineers endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“The Texas Society of Professional Engineers is proud to endorse Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller,” Shauna Weaver, P.E., State President of TSPE. “Engineers play a vital role in building infrastructure, advancing technology, and supporting a strong economy for all Texans. Kelly Hancock understands the importance of professional licensure, ethical standards, and sound fiscal stewardship. His commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible government makes him the right choice to serve as Texas Comptroller.”

“Texas is the eighth-largest economy in the world in large part because of the innovation and expertise of the talented engineers across our state,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “As Comptroller, I’m committed to sound fiscal stewardship, transparency, and policies that allow innovation to thrive while safeguarding taxpayers. I’m honored to earn the support of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.”

The Texas Society of Professional Engineers is a state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and is one of the largest state societies in the United States. TSPE is comprised of 24 local chapters divided across five regions and a growing number of student chapters.

Today, the Texas Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“Kelly Hancock is the best candidate for Comptroller and the clear choice for law enforcement,” said Clint McNear, President of the Texas Fraternal Order of Police. “Law is the safeguard of freedom, and Kelly has demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding and supporting the rule of law — first as a Texas legislator and now as Comptroller. We appreciate his office’s support for law enforcement through targeted grant programs, and we’re confident Kelly Hancock will continue standing with the men and women who protect our communities.”

“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of the Texas Fraternal Order of Police,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “Public safety is a top priority, and a strong Texas economy depends on safe communities. I’m grateful for the brave men and women of law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to protect Texans. As Comptroller, I’ll continue making sure they have the support and resources they need to do their jobs.”

The Texas State Lodge Fraternal Order has been serving the law enforcement profession in Texas for over 36 years with a goal is to help Texas officers by striving to improve wages, benefits and working conditions.

Today, the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization (NLLEO) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“Kelly Hancock has demonstrated a clear commitment to public safety, accountability, and respect for law enforcement at every level,” said Juan Hernandez Jr., President of NLLEO. “As both a legislator and Comptroller, he has consistently stood with law enforcement and provided the resources needed to keep Texas safe. We are proud to endorse Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.”

“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “The men and women represented by NLLEO put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. As Comptroller, I’ve focused on backing law enforcement, safeguarding taxpayer dollars, and ensuring Texas has the tools needed to keep our communities safe. I’m grateful for NLLEO’s support and proud to stand with those who serve.”

The NLLEO was established in 1991 to provide membership representation to the fullest. The NLLEO is quickly becoming the fastest growing Latino law enforcement organization with members ranging from local. state and federal law enforcement agencies across the country.

The Daily Wire

With just days to go before the launch of one of the largest school choice programs in the country, Texas officials are fighting to ensure that no taxpayer funds go to institutions tied to the Chinese Communist Party or radical Islam.

On Saturday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion confirming the ability of acting state Comptroller Kelly Hancock to deny participation to schools tied to America’s adversaries in the Texas Education Freedom Account program. Hancock, who is overseeing the school choice program, told The Daily Wire that his office has identified “more than a handful” of schools with problematic ties.

Read more at The Daily Wire.

Today, the Houston Region Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“As Houston’s premier business coalition, we support candidates with a proven record of strengthening Texas’ economy,” said Alan Hassenflu, Chairman of HRBC. “Kelly Hancock is the clear choice to continue serving as Texas Comptroller. During his time in the Legislature, Kelly helped build one of the strongest pro-business climates in the nation through his leadership on the Business and Commerce Committee. As Comptroller, he has continued that record by safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring Texas remains the best economy in the world.”

“I’m honored to earn the support of Houston’s business leadership,” said Kelly Hancock. “Houston is the largest city in Texas and a global hub for energy, trade, and innovation. The strength of our state economy starts with regions like Houston that create jobs, attract capital, and compete on the world stage. As Comptroller, my focus is on protecting taxpayers, keeping Texas fiscally strong, and ensuring government operates at the speed of business.”

The Houston Region Business Coalition is known as Houston’s premier business coalition and supports public policies, elected officials, and candidates who promote limited government, free-market capitalism, and private property rights.

The Texan

By Meridith Dyer

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion confirming the Texas Comp­trol­ler of Public Accounts’ full author­i­ty to block tax­pay­er funds from going to schools tied to ter­ror­ist groups or for­eign adversaries, according to a January 24 press release.

On December 12, Hancock requested an opinion from Paxton asking if schools with such ties are legally disqualified from participating in the state’s education savings account program, Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).

Read more at The Texan.

Today, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“We need a Comptroller who believes in law and order first,” said Kevin Lawrence, Executive Director of TMPA. “We are proud to back Kelly Hancock for Comptroller. He has always supported the tens of thousands of men and women in law enforcement across Texas. As a legislator, Kelly was a steadfast supporter of law enforcement, Operation Lone Star, and other efforts to keep Texas safe.”

“The success of Texas depends on the safety of our communities,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “There is no more fundamental role of government than upholding the rule of law. Public safety has always been my top priority – whether as a legislator or as Comptroller. I’ve always stood with law enforcement, and I’m proud to now administer grants that help rural communities and sheriffs enforce the law.”

TMPA is the Voice of Texas Law Enforcement. Since 1950, TMPA has been defending the rights and interests of Texas Peace Officers by providing the best legal assistance in the country, effective lobbying at state and local levels, affordable training, and exemplary member support. As the largest law enforcement association in Texas, TMPA is proud to represent 33,500 local, county and state law enforcement officers.