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Don Huffines

Candidate for Comptroller of Public Accounts

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Campaign website
donhuffines.com

Texas comptroller since Aug. 1, 2026, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott; former state senator and businessman.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Supports opening Education Freedom Accounts to every family.

    Q&A: Meet the 4 candidates running for Texas comptroller

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “My goal is to make this program available to every family and student who wishes to participate.”
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  • Opposes spending on schooling immigrants in the country illegally.

    Texas Means Business | Don Huffines

    Campaign website · Don Huffines Campaign · donhuffines.com

    “including the billions spent educating illegal aliens in our schools”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes giving Texas companies priority for state contracts.

    Texas Means Business | Don Huffines

    Campaign website · Don Huffines Campaign · donhuffines.com

    “prioritize Texas companies for state contracts, keeping our dollars, jobs, and growth here at home”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Pledges to review major state contracts, including TxDOT's.

    Texas Means Business | Don Huffines

    Campaign website · Don Huffines Campaign · donhuffines.com

    “he will review major contracts, including TxDOT's, to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges forensic audits of state agencies and local governments.

    Texas Means Business | Don Huffines

    Campaign website · Don Huffines Campaign · donhuffines.com

    “Don Huffines will conduct forensic audits across all local governments and state agencies”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Don Huffines on them.

  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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