Episode Details

Governor Greg Abbott just tapped Don Huffines — a fifth-gen Texan and former state senator — as the new Texas Comptroller, touting his fiscal conservatism and private-sector savvy. But the move’s hit a snag: Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa is blasting Huffines for buying Jeffrey Epstein’s old New Mexico ranch, accusing him of using taxpayer funds for campaign boosters — especially since a new law lets the comptroller spend state money on self-promotion. Huffines, who actually won the GOP primary over Abbott’s pick, says he’s committed to running government lean and protecting every tax dollar — but the optics are anything but clean.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/8b099e182a215245