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State Sen. Brandon Creighton has been named the sole finalist for the Texas Tech University chancellor position.

Creighton served as the chair of the Senate Committee on Education K-16 and authored several education bills during the last session.

State law requires 21 days before a final decision can be made.

LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech University Board of Regents on Thursday named state Sen. Brandon Creighton as the lone finalist for its chancellor position.

The Conroe Republican was announced as the school's only finalist during its monthly meeting.

What they're saying:

"There is no doubt in any of our minds that he is exactly the right person for the job and we are absolutely thrilled to be making this announcement today," TTU Board of Regents charman Cody Campbel

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