Kelly Hancock

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Kelly Hancock
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 9th district
Assumed office
2013
Personal details
Born (1963-12-02) December 2, 1963 (age 60)
Fort Worth, Texas
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence North Richland Hills
Alma mater Baylor University
Website Official Website

Kelly Gene Hancock is a Texas businessman and Republican State Senator serving Texas’ 9th District.[1] Senate District 9 includes portions of Tarrant and Dallas counties, including all or part of the following communities in Tarrant County: Arlington, Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Saginaw, Southlake, Trophy Club, Watauga and Westlake. In Dallas County, Senate District 9 includes portions of Dallas, Grand Prairie and Irving.[2] Hancock was elected to the Texas Senate in November 2012, having previously served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives.[3]

Personal life

Hancock was born December 2, 1963, in Fort Worth, Texas, and has lived his entire life in the Mid-Cities area of Tarrant County. In 2003, Hancock and his brother Cary founded Advanced Chemical Logistics, a chemical distribution company in Northeast Fort Worth. In 2006, the company was named “Small Business of the Year” by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.[4][5][6][7]

Hancock graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Hancock and his wife Robin live in North Richland Hills with their children: Chloe, Skylar and Harrison.[8]

Political career

Hancock is a lifelong Conservative who began his political career serving 13 years on the Birdville ISD school board. In 2006, he was elected to the first of three consecutive terms in the Texas House of Representatives, serving District 91.[9]

In the Texas Senate’s 83rd Legislative Session, Hancock was tabbed to serve on the following committees: Transportation, Jurisprudence, Business and Commerce, and Senate Administration. Hancock serves as the Vice Chairman for the Economic Development Committee.[10][11]

In September 2013, Hancock announced his intent to run for a second term in the Texas Senate.[12][13]

NCAA Championship Game in Arlington

In April 2013, Hancock authored Senate Bill 398, which ensured AT&T Stadium in Arlington would be eligible for state funds in the facility’s pursuit of a BCS National Championship game in College Football.[14] Governor Rick Perry signed the bill into law.[15] Arlington and AT&T Stadium will host college football’s first playoff National Championship Game after the 2014 season.[16]

Electoral History

2012 Texas Senate General Election

Won with 58.37% of vote

2012 Texas Senate Republican Party Primary Election

Won with 64.96% of vote

Texas House District 91, 2010 General Election

Won with 100.00% of vote

Texas House District 91, 2010 Republican Party Primary Election

Won with 75.36% of vote

Texas House District 91, 2008 General Election

Won with 61.27% of vote

Texas House District 91, 2008 Republican Party Primary Election

Won with 100.00% of vote

Texas House District 91, 2006 General Election

Won with 59.07% of vote

Texas House District 91, 2006 Republican Party Primary Election

Won with 52.46% of vote[17]

References

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