Sen. Don Huffines (R)

Last modified on: 09-08-2026 13:45:57

Ex Officio Member
(Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board)


General Information

Profession: Real Estate Developer, Huffines Communities Home Town: Dallas Birthdate: 04-26-1958 Spouse: Mary Catherine


Personal Information

BBA, Finance-UT Austin, 1981

Don Huffines is Texas' chief financial officer and a lifelong advocate for lower taxes, limited government, and economic freedom. Appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, he was sworn in as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on Aug. 1, 2026.

Huffines previously served in the Texas Senate, where he built a reputation as one of the Legislature's strongest defenders of taxpayers and individual liberty. He helped pass legislation protecting the Second Amendment, strengthening border security, defending the sanctity of life, expanding free markets, increasing government transparency, and safeguarding private property rights. A steadfast supporter of law enforcement and firefighters, he authored the law creating a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.

Other Offices Held

Board Member (Bond Review Board, Texas)
Comptroller (Comptroller of Public Accounts)