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== Personal life== |
== Personal life== |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kellyhancock.com/ |title=Home | Kelly Hancock for Texas Senate District 9 |publisher=Kellyhancock.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advanced-chemical.com/ |title=Advanced Chemical Logistics |publisher=Advanced-chemical.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fortworthchamber.com/chamber/old/member/SBOY_past.html |title=Chamber - Small Business of the Year Award |publisher=Fortworthchamber.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://texas.onpolitix.com/bio/469/kelly-hancock |title=State Representative (Dist. 91) Kelly Hancock | Texas | onPolitix |publisher=Texas.onpolitix.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kellyhancock.com/ |title=Home | Kelly Hancock for Texas Senate District 9 |publisher=Kellyhancock.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advanced-chemical.com/ |title=Advanced Chemical Logistics |publisher=Advanced-chemical.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fortworthchamber.com/chamber/old/member/SBOY_past.html |title=Chamber - Small Business of the Year Award |publisher=Fortworthchamber.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://texas.onpolitix.com/bio/469/kelly-hancock |title=State Representative (Dist. 91) Kelly Hancock | Texas | onPolitix |publisher=Texas.onpolitix.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16 }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.txcc.org/content/kelly-hancock |title=Kelly Hancock | Texas Conservative Coalition |publisher=Txcc.org |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.txcc.org/content/kelly-hancock |title=Kelly Hancock | Texas Conservative Coalition |publisher=Txcc.org |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231235402/http://www.txcc.org/content/kelly-hancock |archivedate=2014-12-31 |df= }}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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== NCAA Championship Game in Arlington== |
== NCAA Championship Game in Arlington== |
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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|BCS National Championship game]] in [[College football|College Football]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tinsley |first=Anna M. |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/04/12/4770851/a-bill-to-help-draw-a-bcs-national.html |title=Bill would help land BCS title game at Cowboys Stadium | Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News - Spor |publisher=Star-telegram.com |date=2013-04-12 |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> [[Governor Rick Perry]] signed the bill into law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/news/14403597-house-sends-perry-bill-to-help-cowboys-stadium-snare-college-football-title-game |title=House sends Perry bill to help Cowboys Stadium snare college football title game |publisher=Allvoices.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> Arlington and AT&T Stadium will host college football’s first playoff National Championship Game after the 2014 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9204021/arlington-texas-host-first-college-football-playoff-championship |title=Arlington, Texas, to host first College Football Playoff championship - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=2013-10-04 |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> |
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|BCS National Championship game]] in [[College football|College Football]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tinsley |first=Anna M. |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/04/12/4770851/a-bill-to-help-draw-a-bcs-national.html |title=Bill would help land BCS title game at Cowboys Stadium | Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News - Spor |publisher=Star-telegram.com |date=2013-04-12 |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> [[Governor Rick Perry]] signed the bill into law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/news/14403597-house-sends-perry-bill-to-help-cowboys-stadium-snare-college-football-title-game |title=House sends Perry bill to help Cowboys Stadium snare college football title game |publisher=Allvoices.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-16 }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Arlington and AT&T Stadium will host college football’s first playoff National Championship Game after the 2014 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9204021/arlington-texas-host-first-college-football-playoff-championship |title=Arlington, Texas, to host first College Football Playoff championship - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=2013-10-04 |accessdate=2013-11-16}}</ref> |
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== Electoral history== |
== Electoral history== |
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Revision as of 00:26, 4 May 2017
Kelly Hancock | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1963 Fort Worth, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | North Richland Hills |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
| Website | Official Website |
Kelly Gene Hancock is an American 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
- ^ "The Texas State Senate: District 9". Hancock.senate.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/dist9_Map.pdf
- ^ Cortez, Beth (2013-01-23). "Texas Senators Learn Who's Up for Reelection in 2014, Who's Safe Till 2016". Texasobserver.org. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Home | Kelly Hancock for Texas Senate District 9". Kellyhancock.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Advanced Chemical Logistics". Advanced-chemical.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Chamber - Small Business of the Year Award". Fortworthchamber.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "State Representative (Dist. 91) Kelly Hancock | Texas | onPolitix". Texas.onpolitix.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kelly Hancock | Texas Conservative Coalition". Txcc.org. Archived from the original on 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Kelly Hancock's Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Texas Senate Media Services. "The Texas State Senate: Committee Information, Hearings, and News". Senate.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Texas Legislature Online - 83rd Legislature - Information for Sen. Kelly Hancock". Capitol.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Senator Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) Announces Re-election Campaign for SD 9". Tcjlpac.com. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Tinsley, Anna M. (2013-09-30). "State Sen. Kelly Hancock seeks re-election | Elections & Politics | News from Fort Worth". Star-telegram.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Tinsley, Anna M. (2013-04-12). "Bill would help land BCS title game at Cowboys Stadium | Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News - Spor". Star-telegram.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "House sends Perry bill to help Cowboys Stadium snare college football title game". Allvoices.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Arlington, Texas, to host first College Football Playoff championship - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "State Sen. Kelly Hancock". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
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