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Glenn Hegar

Glenn Hegar

Glenn Hegar, a former Texas House member initially elected to the Senate in 2007, was elected Texas state comptroller in 2014. Hegar describes himself as a sixth-generation Texan who farms land that's been in his family since the 1800s. He is the former chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

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Glenn Hegar
Glenn Hegar
stated on September 10, 2015 a speech in Georgetown, Texas:
"We have 650 people who move to Texas every day."
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By W. Gardner Selby • October 1, 2015
Glenn Hegar
Glenn Hegar
stated on June 24, 2015 a tweet:
"Texas still owns all of its public lands. If the federal gov't wants to create a park, they must ask permission!"
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By W. Gardner Selby • July 17, 2015
Glenn Hegar
Glenn Hegar
stated on January 2, 2015 speaking to reporters:
The "average taxpayer will see the equivalent of a 2 percent pay raise as a result of low fuel prices."
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By W. Gardner Selby • January 10, 2015
Glenn Hegar
Glenn Hegar
stated on February 26, 2011 an oped column.:
Texans eat more catfish than residents of all other states combined.
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By W. Gardner Selby • March 12, 2011
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Mike Collier
Mike Collier
stated on August 8, 2014 a video ad:
Opponent Glenn Hegar expressed pride in legislated cuts to public school funding.
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By W. Gardner Selby • September 5, 2014
Mike Collier
Mike Collier
stated on March 18, 2014 a campaign email blast:
"Glenn Hegar promised to eliminate the property tax."
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By Sue Owen • April 3, 2014
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