Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas There are few primary elections in Texas that present such a clear choice for voters.
Hancock opposes increasing the gas tax. Smith wants to raise it. Kelly Hancock is one of the most conservative Republicans in the House; Todd Smith one of the most liberal. This was an easy endorsement for Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) to make" said Tony McDonald YCT Senior Vice Chairman.
Young Conservatives of Texas today announced its endorsement of Rep. Kelly Hancock in Texas Senate District 9. Hancock a proven champion for conservative values is facing Todd Smith in the Republican Primary. Smith has built his campaign upon a call to increase the State gas tax. In the past he has supported raiding the States Rainy Day Fund to increase spending.
Smith performed in the bottom 10 of Republicans in the Texas House earning a 61 on YCTs ratings of the 82nd Texas Legislature. On two occasions he sided with the Democrats to support raiding the states economic stabilization fund to encourage increased government spending.
Young Conservatives of Texas and I agree that low taxes and regulations are critical to our States future success. Senate District 9 voters want a leader who will represent these
conservative views in Austin. I am honored to have the support and endorsement of YCT an outstanding organization in the fight for conservatism" Rep. Hancock said.
Hancock who has been recognized as a conservative leader in the House since his election as State Representative in 2006 is Chairman of the Republican Caucus Policy Committee. Hancock is a successful small businessman. Kelly and his wife Robin have been married 25 years and have three children.
Young Conservatives of Texas has been promoting conservatism at universities across the Lone Star State for over three decades. The states most active political youth organization YCT is composed of hundreds of members and alumni who participate in the full spectrum of politics. YCT issues the most respected ratings of the Texas legislature and is the only conservative group to have done so without interruption over the past 19 legislative sessions. To learn more about YCT their ratings or for information on joining please visit www.YCT.org.
