Former state Sen. Don Huffines, a conservative Republican from Dallas who has been critical of Gov. Greg Abbott's coronavirus policies, announced Monday that he is challenging Abbott in the 2022 primary.
"Texas deserves actual Republican leadership that will act urgently and decisively—no more excuses or lies," Huffines said in a statement, vowing bolder action on border security, property taxes and elections.
Huffines is a wealthy businessman who served in the Senate from 2015-19. He was unseated by Democrat Nathan Johnson in 2018.
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