Former state Sen. Don Huffines adopted his new role as Texas’ chief financial officer after a swearing-in ceremony Saturday. He faces Democratic state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in November for a full four-year term. In March 2025, former Comptroller Glenn Hegar left the office to become chancellor of Texas A&M University System. Saturday marks Huffines’ return to public office after a more than seven-year hiatus. Source: Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribunePhoto Credit: Don Huffines, Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller, speaks during the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas state pledge on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Houston.