Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar confirmed as Texas A&M chancellor

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KVII) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System following a unanimous vote by the Board of Regents.

"I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents have entrusted me with the responsibility of leading one of the greatest university systems in the nation," Hegar said. "Our core values unite us and set the Texas A&M System apart from the others, and I remain steadfastly committed to upholding and preserving those values."

Hegar is set to lead one of the nation’s largest university systems, which includes 11 universities and eight state agencies, with a budget exceeding $7.3 billion. He brings a history of leadership and innovation that has contributed to Texas's economic growth, elevating it from the 12th to the 8th largest economy globally.

He plans to focus on expanding student experiences, creating economic opportunities, and serving Texans statewide.

Hegar will assume his new role following the retirement of Chancellor John Sharp, who will step down on June 30 after nearly 14 years.

Hegar, a 1993 Texas A&M graduate, is the state's chief financial officer and has served in both the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. He was elected comptroller in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

"The Board of Regents is confident that Glenn Hegar will be an outstanding Chancellor," said Chairman Bill Mahomes. "He will advance System excellence in its core missions: offering high-quality, affordable education; serving Texans throughout our great state; and conducting world-class research to improve people’s lives."

Sharp expressed his confidence in Hegar's leadership.

"Glenn Hegar understands the power and the potential of the Texas A&M System. I have no doubt he will lead it with integrity and vision," Sharp said. "I wish him and his family the best."

Hegar, a sixth-generation Texan, grew up in Hockley and farms land that has been in his family since the mid-1800s. He was named the sole finalist for the chancellor’s position on March 7, with a 21-day waiting period required by state law before the Board could finalize its selection.