Hegar’s impending departure from the comptroller’s seat creates a rare opening for one of Texas’ coveted statewide offices.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has finalized its selection for the next chancellor, tapping Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar to serve at the helm of the university system. The board selected Hegar as the final candidate for the role on Friday.

The Texas A&M Board of Regents named Comptroller Glenn Hegar as the sole finalist for chancellor of the university system in a unanimous vote last Friday. A 21-day “comment period” immediately began before the board could finalize the decision,