Comptroller of Public Accounts: who gets your vote?
What this role does
The comptroller helps keep track of the state's money. In most states, a comptroller prepares money reports and handles payments. Auditor work can include checking government money records. The exact duties vary by state.
Clear records and checks help people see where state money goes.
- Money reports
- Payments
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DON HUFFINES
Running for Comptroller of Public Accounts · Texas
LocalRepublican Party / Partido Republicano
SARAH ECKHARDT
Running for Comptroller of Public Accounts · Texas
LocalDemocratic Party / Partido Demócrata
Job fit
DON HUFFINES
SARAH ECKHARDT
- Eckhardt earned public affairs and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998, then worked eight years as an assistant Travis County attorney. 3
- She served as Travis County commissioner from 2006–2013 and county judge from 2015–2020, presiding over the Commissioners Court. 3
- Her Texas Senate biography records her election as senator for Travis County in July 2020. 3
Top issues
DON HUFFINES
- When announcing his comptroller candidacy on March 7, 2025, Huffines said, if elected, he would expose government waste, fraud and abuse, increase efficiency, and put every penny saved into property tax relief. 1
SARAH ECKHARDT
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Past votes
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Who pays them
DON HUFFINES
What the source says
The Chronicle’s October 12, 2026 analysis reported that Huffines contributed $3.2 million to his campaign, which had raised more than $13 million.
What the source says
The Chronicle’s October 12, 2026 analysis reported that Huffines contributed $3.2 million to his campaign, which had raised more than $13 million.
What the source says
The Chronicle listed Phillip Huffines as contributing $3 million to Don Huffines’ campaign.
SARAH ECKHARDT
What the source says
The Chronicle reported Eckhardt raised just over $1 million from more than 12,000 donations, including a transfer exceeding $18,000 from her congressional campaign account.
What the source says
The Chronicle listed Eckhardt’s top donors: Donald Henley, $71,500; Nelson Jones, $30,000; Dale Linebarger, $27,769; Lynne Dobson, $14,500; and Nancy Sanders, $13,281.
What the source says
The Chronicle listed Eckhardt’s top donors: Donald Henley, $71,500; Nelson Jones, $30,000; Dale Linebarger, $27,769; Lynne Dobson, $14,500; and Nancy Sanders, $13,281.
The Chronicle’s analysis covered monetary and in-kind contributions reported to the Texas Ethics Commission between January 1, 2025, and September 24, 2026. 2
Checks
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Sources
- Don Huffines · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience, Top issues
- The biggest donors backing Huffines, Eckhardt in Texas ... · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience, Money
- Senator Sarah Eckhardt: District 14 | The Texas State Senate · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience
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DON HUFFINES
Republican Party / Partido RepublicanoShown aboveHuffines served in the Texas Senate from 2015 to 2019. 1
Huffines and his twin brother Phillip founded Huffines Communities in 1985. 2
In 2017, Huffines advanced a bipartisan bill ending state vehicle inspections through the Texas Senate; it failed in the House without a floor vote. 3
The Chronicle’s October 12, 2026 analysis reported that Huffines contributed $3.2 million to his campaign, which had raised more than $13 million. 4
We haven’t finished researching voting records.
When announcing his comptroller candidacy on March 7, 2025, Huffines said, if elected, he would expose government waste, fraud and abuse, increase efficiency,… 5
Sources
1 Background: en.wikipedia.org · checked Oct 31
2 Background: houstonchronicle.com · checked Oct 31
3 Background: en.wikipedia.org · checked Oct 31
4 Money: houstonchronicle.com · checked Oct 31
5 Positions: en.wikipedia.org · saved source
SARAH ECKHARDT
Democratic Party / Partido DemócrataShown aboveEckhardt earned public affairs and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998, then worked eight years as an assistant Travis County attorney. 1
She served as Travis County commissioner from 2006–2013 and county judge from 2015–2020, presiding over the Commissioners Court. 2
Her Texas Senate biography records her election as senator for Travis County in July 2020. 3
The Chronicle reported Eckhardt raised just over $1 million from more than 12,000 donations, including a transfer exceeding $18,000 from her congressional… 4
We haven’t finished researching voting records.
We haven’t finished researching stated positions.
Sources
1 Background: senate.texas.gov · checked Oct 31
2 Background: senate.texas.gov · checked Oct 31
3 Background: senate.texas.gov · checked Oct 31
V. ALONZO ECHAVARRIA-GARZA
Libertarian Party / Partido LibertarioThe Texas Tribune reported that he served as Hearne’s chief financial officer from 2017 to 2022. 1
In September 2026, the Texas Tribune reported, citing his LinkedIn, that he had been Hearne’s city manager since 2022. 2
He ran for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as a Libertarian in 2022 and lost, according to the Texas Tribune. 3
The Texas Tribune reported that his campaign raised $394 between January 1 and June 30, 2026. 4
We haven’t finished researching voting records.
We haven’t finished researching stated positions.
Sources
1 Background: texastribune.org · checked Oct 31
2 Background: texastribune.org · checked Oct 31
3 Background: texastribune.org · checked Oct 31
4 Money: texastribune.org · checked Oct 31
SHEHLA FAIZI
Green Party / Partido VerdeFaizi says she earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design, worked in advertising and marketing journalism, moved to the United States in 2007 after marriage, and moved to Texas in 2012. 1
The Tribune reports master's degrees in journalism and strategic communications from Wayne State and Iowa, volunteer work for Stein and Ware's 2024 presidential campaign, and state filings listing her occupation as podcaster. 2
The Tribune reports $4,250 raised January–June 2026 and $3,433 cash on hand June 30; listed major donors were Adeel Raza ($1,000), Sana Haq ($422), and Noor… 3
We haven’t finished researching voting records.
Faizi pledges greater tax spending transparency, no taxpayer-funded foreign bonds, and no tax breaks for data centers. 4
Sources
1 Background: faizifortexas.com · checked Oct 31
2 Background: texastribune.org · checked Oct 31
3 Money: texastribune.org · checked Oct 31
4 Positions: faizifortexas.com · saved source