Gov. Abbott taps Don Huffines for Texas CFO opening
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed former state senator Don Huffines as the state's comptroller of public accounts. Huffines, who is currently running for a full term in the November election, will serve for the remainder of the year following the resignation of Kelly Hancock.
Why it matters
The appointment shifts the balance of power in a key state financial office ahead of a competitive general election, highlighting internal GOP dynamics in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the agency’s acting head, Kelly Hancock, steps down at the end of the month.
The article provides a balanced account of the appointment, including quotes from both the governor and the opposing candidate, Sarah Eckhardt.
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