Hegar has proven record of providing leadership on difficult issues
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas The Glenn Hegar Campaign announced today that the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) has endorsed Glenn Hegar in his Republican Primary race for Texas State Comptroller. This is the second major endorsement this week in the race for Comptroller. On Wednesday Hegar received the endorsement of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.
IBAT is pleased to endorse Glenn Hegar for the critically important position of Comptroller of Public Accounts" said Stephen Scurlock Executive Vice President of IBAT. We have had the pleasure of working with Glenn in both the Texas House and Senate and have also observed his leadership on a variety of difficult issues over the years. He is forthright smart articulate and willing to work to find solutions to move Texas forward. He is a good man and we have no doubt he will make an outstanding Comptroller.
IBAT exclusively represents Texas community banks and branches located in more than 800 towns cities and rural areas across the state. Since its formation in 1974 IBAT has grown to represent members who range from $14 million to $25 billion in assets with combined assets of over $180 billion.
Job creation and innovation has put Texas on the map" Hegar said. The community banking industry is a vital part of our states economy and provides many of our small business owners in Texas the resources they need to expand their businesses. I am honored to have their endorsement and look forward to working with them as the next comptroller."