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Don Huffines
Republican candidate for Comptroller in Texas
$7.74
NOV 8, 2026
General Election
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$7.74NOV 8, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age68 years old (Apr 26, 1958)
GenderMale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundBusinessman
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin — B.B.A. (Finance)
Notable personal detailsDonald Blaine Huffines is an American businessman and Republican politician from Dallas, Texas. He co-founded and co-owns Huffines Communities, a Dallas–Fort Worth area real-estate development company, and served in the Texas Senate representing District 16 from 2015 to 2019. He founded the Huffines Liberty Foundation and later ran for Texas Comptroller, becoming the Republican nominee in 2026.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Don Huffines emphasizes cutting property taxes, reducing regulation, and making Texas more affordable for businesses and families. He also says he would use the comptroller’s office to target waste and fraud, improve efficiency, and return savings to taxpayers.
Healthcare
Don Huffines has supported repealing the Affordable Care Act and has opposed Texas accepting federal Medicaid expansion funds. He has also said Texas should instead use a block grant approach and develop a more free-market alternative to Medicaid.
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Immigration & Border
Don Huffines supports hardline border enforcement and has called the situation at the Texas border an invasion. He has said Texas should stop funding NGOs that assist undocumented migrants, provide transportation back to Mexico, and ensure no taxpayer dollars go to illegal aliens. He has also backed policies to cut off taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants and expand state action against illegal immigration.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Don Huffines has described himself as 100% pro-life without exception. His campaign has also highlighted endorsements from Texas Right to Life and Texas Values, both aligned with pro-life policy.
Climate & Energy
Huffines’ public messaging emphasizes cutting regulation, expanding Texas infrastructure and power systems, and promoting American energy dominance. The focus is on market-driven growth and energy independence rather than emissions reduction or aggressive climate policy.
Public Safety & Guns
Don Huffines has publicly opposed red flag laws and expanded background checks, calling them unconstitutional. He has also supported constitutional carry, restoring Texans’ Second Amendment rights, and backing police rather than defunding them.
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