# Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post

- Published: 2026-07-02T23:55:39Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T14:04:15Z
- Section: U.S.
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/us/don-huffines-texas-comptroller.html
- Tags: The New York Times · U.S.
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Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a firebrand former opponent, Don Huffines, to be state comptroller, underscoring a G.O.P. push for unity ahead of the midterms.

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