The Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents has unanimously voted to appoint Glenn Hegar to succeed John Sharp as the system’s chancellor.
Glenn Hegar currently serves as the Texas comptroller, originally elected to the role in November 2014. As comptroller, Hegar operates as Texas’ chief financial officer, treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. Hegar was critical in establishing the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) and the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council in 2021.
Prior to taking on the comptroller title, Hegar served in the Texas House of Representatives and Senate over the span of 11 years. As chancellor, Hegar will oversee 11 universities, eight state agencies and more than 157,000 students. He was selected for the role over four other candidates:
- Texas A&M Foundation President Tyson Voelkel.
- University of Alabama President Stuart Bell.
- State Rep. Trent Ashby.
- U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul.
Hegar graduated from TAMU in 1993 and earned a master’s degree and a law degree from St. Mary’s University. He also holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Arkansas. Chancellor Sharp announced his retirement earlier this year. Hegar will officially assume his duties after John Sharp vacates his seat in June.
