Don Huffines is originally from Dallas. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Don lives with his wife, Mary Catherine, and has five children and ten grandchildren.

Don currently works as a real estate developer.

Don Huffines previously served as a state senator. He was elected in the Republican primary by defeating a 20-year incumbent.

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Don previously served as a State Senator, Texas District 16. He served one term from 2015 to 2019. Don previously ran for Governor of Texas in 2022, but did not win.

For Candidate Don Huffines on Issue financial-management: Plans to implement gold and silver-backed currency through the Texas Bullion Depository, enabling Texans to spend precious metals with a debit card.

Plans to implement gold and silver-backed currency through the Texas Bullion Depository, enabling Texans to spend precious metals with a debit card.

Opposes corporate welfare, tax breaks for out-of-state corporations, and green energy subsidies, advocating for a fair playing field for small businesses in Texas.

Opposes corporate welfare, tax breaks for out-of-state corporations, and green energy subsidies.

Believes government is a barrier to job creation and income growth; plans to cut taxes and eliminate regulations to support Texas businesses.

Plans to reduce taxes and regulations to support Texas businesses.

For Candidate Don Huffines on Issue financial-management: Plans to enforce Texas's balanced budget requirement, collaborate on a conservative budget, and enhance transparency and discipline in state spending.

Plans to enforce Texas's balanced budget requirement and enhance transparency and discipline in state spending.

Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

- Plans to implement gold and silver-backed currency through the Texas Bullion Depository, enabling Texans to spend precious metals with a debit card.
- Opposes corporate welfare, tax breaks for out-of-state corporations, and green energy subsidies.
- Plans to reduce taxes and regulations to support Texas businesses.
- Plans to enforce Texas's balanced budget requirement and enhance transparency and discipline in state spending.
- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

Financial Management

Aims to modernize the Comptroller’s office to eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies and improve government efficiency for taxpayers.

Aims to modernize the Comptroller’s office to improve government efficiency.

Supports "auditing government, exposing waste, and fighting to return the savings and budget surpluses to taxpayers through property tax relief."

- Aims to modernize the Comptroller’s office to improve government efficiency.
- Opposes education on race and racism.
- Supports "auditing government, exposing waste, and fighting to return the savings and budget surpluses to taxpayers through property tax relief."

Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Don Huffines’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Don Huffines opposes corporate welfare and government subsidies, advocating for a fair playing field for small businesses in Texas.

Don Huffines opposes corporate wdlfare and government subsidies, advocating for a fair playing field for small businesses in Texas.

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- The Comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer. They collect taxes, manage state money, and watch over how Texas spends that money.
- They collect most state revenue (like sales tax and business taxes) and issue tax permits and licenses.
- They track all state spending, audit agencies, publish financial reports, and provide important financial data to lawmakers.
- They manage the state treasury, investments, and cash flows, and estimate how much money the state has available for the budget.
- The office is elected statewide for a four-year term with no limits on re-election.
- The salary for the position is about $153,750 per year.