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Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller ahead of November elections

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin · August 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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Don Huffines has taken office as the Texas comptroller. This development comes prior to the upcoming November elections. Details about his swearing-in are available from local news sources. For more information on Don Huffines and his new role, readers can refer to CBS Austin, the source of this news.

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Category: government · Published: August 3, 2026 · Source: CBS Austin · Reading time: 1 min

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Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller ahead of November elections

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