Sen. Kelly Hancock Leaves Senate, Will Take over as Acting Comptroller

State senator steps down, takes senior position in comptroller's office

Hancock will take over as interim comptroller on July 1, and he announced he is running for the position in the 2026 election.

North Texas senator sworn in as next state comptroller

6/19/25 A Disastrous Session for TLR

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Sen. Kelly Hancock leaves Senate, take over as acting Comptroller

Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1

Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.

Veteran state Sen. Kelly Hancock to lead comptroller's office after Glenn Hegar departs for A&M

By being named chief clerk, Hancock will act as comptroller until the November 2026 election.