EDUCATION
Mr. Hance received his B.B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1965 and his law
degree from the University of Texas in 1968.
COURT ADMISSION Mr. Hance was admitted to practice law in Texas in
1968.
Update
Mr. Hance is presently on a leave of absence from the law firm. Beginning 2007, Mr.
Hance has the honor of serving as the Chancellor of Texas Tech University. Mr.
Hance maintains his equity interest in the law firm and will return upon completion
of his distinguished service at Texas Tech University.
Experience
Mr. Hance provides over 25 years experience in the public and private sector as
an attorney, businessman, U.S. Congressman, Chairman of the Texas Railroad
Commission, and Texas State Senator. Through the firm's Austin and Washington,
D.C. offices, Mr. Hance provides clients with unique expertise in a broad range
of state and federal administrative, regulatory, and legislative areas.
In addition to his administrative law practice, Mr. Hance provides an extensive
background in oil and gas and energy-related law. Following six years as a U. S.
Congressman, Mr. Hance served on the Texas Railroad Commission (Chairman
1989-1990) which regulates the oil and gas, and transportation industries in
Texas.
Mr. Hance has subsequently served on the Governor's Energy Council, Governor's
Oil Spill Advisory Committee, Texas High Speed Rail Commission, Interstate Oil
Compact Commission, and the Texas Mining Council. Mr. Hance frequently attends
OPEC meetings and is active in the acquisition of international oil and gas
drilling rights on behalf of U. S. and international clients. Mr. Hance has
served on the Finance Committee for U. S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and U. S.
Senator John Cornyn, and on Governor Rick Perry's re-election campaign. Mr.
Hance has also been involved in the Presidential Campaigns for former President
George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush
