Gov. Greg Abbott appointed the former GOP lawmaker to the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Ag Commissioner, and Railroad Commissioner are on the ballot.

Texans who have unclaimed money are set to get checks in the mail without having to file a claim.