In the Press

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.

Today, top Republican leaders from Tarrant County announced their endorsement of Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller, joining Greg Abbott and a growing statewide coalition of conservative, business, and law enforcement leaders.

Hancock previously represented parts of Tarrant County in the Texas Legislature for decades, where he built a record of delivering conservative results for taxpayers, families, and employers across North Texas and the state.

The endorsing leaders include:

• Sheriff Bill Waybourn
• District Attorney Phil Sorrels
• Tax Assessor-Collector Rick Barnes
• County Clerk Mary Louise Nicholson
• District Clerk Tom Wilder
• Commissioner (Precinct 3) Matt Krause
• Commissioner (Precinct 4) Manny Ramirez

“I’m grateful for the support of Tarrant County’s conservative leadership,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “Tarrant County helped lead Texas for decades, and its return to solid Republican leadership proves voters want results — not rhetoric. That’s exactly how I’m serving as Comptroller: securing the border, launching Texas Education Freedom Accounts, ending DEI in government contracting, and operating at the speed of business to protect taxpayers. I’m focused on keeping Texas the best place in America to work, raise a family, and grow a business.”

Today, the Beer Alliance of Texas PAC endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“Kelly Hancock is a proven business leader who understands how to keep the Texas economy growing,” said Rick Donley, President of the Beer Alliance of Texas. “During his time in the Legislature, we worked closely with Kelly to advance commonsense, pro-business policies that respected Texas’ modern, transparent three-tier system while allowing responsible innovation to thrive. The Beer Alliance of Texas is proud to endorse Kelly Hancock to continue serving as Texas Comptroller and to keep Texas’ beverage industry strong, responsible, and prosperous for generations to come.”

“The beer industry is a major economic engine for our state — employing more than 17,000 Texans and generating over $30 billion in annual economic output across manufacturing, distribution, and retail,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “As Comptroller, I’m committed to keeping Texas the best place in the nation to do business by supporting responsible regulation, protecting jobs, and ensuring industries like Texas beer can continue to grow and thrive.”

The Beer Alliance of Texas is a member of the National Beer Wholesalers Association and is dedicated to ensuring the safe distribution of alcohol throughout Texas.

Today, the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) AGFUND endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“Kelly Hancock understands the issues facing agriculture and rural Texas,” said Russell Boening, President of the TFB AGFUND. “From protecting private property rights and opposing burdensome taxes, to safeguarding water access, strengthening right-to-farm protections, and standing against foreign ownership of Texas agricultural land, Kelly has consistently demonstrated a clear grasp of what producers need to succeed. His commitment to limited government, fiscal responsibility, and respect for landowners helps ensure a bright future for Texas agriculture and the providers of food and fiber who sustain our state for generations to come. We’re proud to endorse Kelly as our next Texas Comptroller.”

“I’m honored to earn the support of the voice of Texas agriculture,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “As Comptroller, I’ll continue fighting to keep taxes low and ensure government stays out of the way so farmers and ranchers can continue the work they do best. I’m proud to stand with the Texas Farm Bureau and will always fight to keep agriculture strong, independent, and Texas-owned.”

The TFB is the Voice of Texas Agriculture, representing more than 500,000 member families statewide. Its AGFUND serves as the political voice of those members, advocating for farmers and ranchers at every level of government.

Today, the Texas Retailers Association (TRA) endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller.

“We’re supporting Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller because he understands better than anyone how to keep the Texas economy growing for retailers, employees, and communities around the state,” said John McCord, Executive Director of TRA. “Texas retailers are the state’s largest employer by industry, supporting nearly 30% of all jobs. We need a Comptroller with the business, policy, and legislative experience to continue that growth — and Kelly Hancock is the one best prepared to do it. Kelly has been a strong supporter of the retail industry and its employees during his time in the Legislature and we look forward to supporting him in his new role.”

“Retail is the foundation of the Texas economy,” said Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. “State sales tax collections from retail activity compose most of our state revenue. Those dollars fund our schools, public safety, and other essential state services. These collections also serve as a key indicator of our economic health, and recent growth continues to point to a strong, resilient Texas economy. As Comptroller, I’ll continue making sure this industry can grow, hire, and keep Texas prosperous for generations to come.”

The Texas Retailers Association is an association of global, national, state, and local retail businesses dedicated to improving the lives of the consumers who power the Texas economic engine. We support industry through government advocacy and educational programs.

Spectrum News

By Hannah Maguire

TEXAS — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is attempting to keep some schools with alleged Islamic and Chinese ties from accessing the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.

Through the program, private schools, homeschools and other “alternative education options” can receive state funding for tuition, textbooks, computers, tutoring and more, according to the Austin American-Statesman. These items and services must be from state-approved sources.

Read more at Spectrum News.