Kent Hance

Kent Ronald Hance (born November 14, 1942) is an American politician and lawyer.^[1] He was the Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System from 2006 to 2014. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from West Texas from 1979 to 1985. He later switched to the Republican Party and in both 1986 and 1990 ran for governor of Texas, losing in the primary election.

Kent Hance
Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System
In office December 1, 2006 – June 30, 2014
Preceded by	David Smith
Succeeded by	Robert L. Duncan
Member of the Texas Railroad Commission
In office September 23, 1987 – January 2, 1991
Governor	Bill Clements
Preceded by	Mark Wallace
Succeeded by	Bob Krueger
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 19th district
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985
Preceded by	George H. Mahon
Succeeded by	Larry Combest
Member of the Texas Senate from the 28th district
In office January 14, 1975 – January 9, 1979
Preceded by	Doc Blanchard
Succeeded by	E. L. Short
Personal details
Born	Kent Ronald Hance (1942-11-14) November 14, 1942 (age 83) Dimmitt, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (before 1985) Republican (1985–present)
Education	Texas Tech University (BBA) University of Texas, Austin (LLB)