A fifth-generation Texan, husband, father of five, grandfather of twelve, courageous MAGA Republican, and self-made businessman, Don Huffines will bring a private-sector mindset to the Comptroller’s office. Guided by his deep Texas roots and commitment to faith, family, and freedom, Don has spent his life fighting to protect taxpayers and advancing conservative values.
As a State Senator, Huffines never took a penny of government money – no pay, no pension, no healthcare, no per diem. And just like President Trump, Huffines will not take a salary as Comptroller because, as he often says, “I work for the people, not the government.” His tenure is best remembered for his fearless fight against government corruption. He uncovered the largest government corruption scandal in modern Texas history, a $100 million agency stealing millions in taxpayer funds. Despite $1.3 million in lobbyist pressure to block his investigation, Don persisted. His work resulted in six officials going to prison and the agency being shut down overnight, saving Texans tens of millions of dollars.
Now, he’s running for Comptroller to bring President Trump’s bold leadership and business-minded discipline to Austin. Because of his proven conservative record, Huffines has earned the endorsement of every major conservative organization in Texas and top Republican leaders. He has a proven record of fighting for taxpayers, standing with President Trump, and leading with courage when it matters most. Before he was assassinated, Charlie Kirk endorsed Don Huffines for Comptroller, saying, “Don Huffines is the only candidate in this race with the courage and the track record to bring President Trump’s brand of leadership to Texas.”
Huffines has remained a generous philanthropist and a leading conservative activist. He supports causes such as Dallas-area pregnancy centers and wildlife conservation groups, has raised over $1.5 million for President Donald Trump’s campaigns, and contributed millions to support liberty-minded Republicans across the country. Don founded the Huffines Liberty Foundation, a research institute advancing liberty, prosperity, and virtue in Texas. The Foundation produces policy research, holds lawmakers accountable, and promotes conservative solutions for lowering property taxes, reducing regulations, and strengthening protections against government overreach.
Don and his wife of 37 years, Mary Catherine, have five children — Colin, Devin, Terence, Deirdre, and Russell — and are the proud grandparents of ten. A passionate historian, Don maintains one of the most extensive private Texas history collections, now displayed at the Alamo. He is also an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and devoted family man.
Born and raised in Dallas alongside his three brothers, Don learned the value of hard work early while greasing cars for $2 an hour at his family’s automotive business, Huffines Motor Company. After earning a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas, he and his twin brother Phillip co-founded Huffines Communities in 1985. Today, their firm is one of the largest real estate developers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, helping thousands of Texans achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
As Comptroller, Don Huffines will DOGE Texas to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse and save taxpayer money. This means auditing government, exposing corruption, and fighting to return the savings and budget surpluses to taxpayers through property tax relief.
Together, we can make Texas a lighthouse for liberty.
“Together, we can make Texas
a lighthouse for Liberty”