Kelly Hancock represented Tarrant County in the Texas Senate and is now currently serving as the acting comptroller, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott after incumbent Glenn Hegar took a job leading the Texas A&M system. Hancock is one of four Republicans competing for their party’s nomination to run for the position in November.

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Andrea Drusch writes about local government for the San Antonio Report. She's covered politics in Washington, D.C., and Texas for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, National Journal and Politico.