September 16, 2021
6:00-6:30 PM Meet & Greet with Don Huffines
6:30-8:00 PM Meeting
Location: 129 S Ranch House Rd in Willow Park
We are excited to welcome conservative Republican candidate for Governor of Texas former State Senator Don Huffines as the keynote speaker for our September 16th meeting! As usual, we will also get updates on local issues. Come early and chat with Senator Huffines over coffee and dessert during our meet & greet before the meeting.
Don Huffines
Don Huffines is a proud fifth-generation Texan, husband, father, grandfather, and self-made businessman.
Don fought fearlessly for fiscal restraint and government accountability in the Texas State Senate, while representing Dallas County’s District 16.
During his two legislative sessions, Don earned a reputation for being one of Texas’ most conservative lawmakers.
The only Texas state senator in history to never accept a penny of government money during his tenure, Don was disgusted by the corruption, backroom deals, and flagrant disregard for Texas taxpayers he witnessed plaguing the Austin swamp.
He is recognized for authoring legislation uncovering the largest government corruption scandal in Texas history: Don’s work resulted in the elimination of a crooked and wasteful government agency, called Dallas County Schools, that stole tens of millions of dollars from Texas taxpayers.
Six people were thrown in prison after being exposed for their roles in the scheme.
During his time in office, Don also authored legislation supporting term limits, pro-life measures, constitutional carry, and school choice. The blue wave election of 2018 resulted in Democrats taking virtually all of Dallas County, including Don’s seat in the Texas Senate. Nevertheless, Don remained determined to intensify the fight against harmful left-wing policies on a statewide basis and in the governor’s office.
Don was born and raised in Dallas alongside his three brothers, where he learned the value of a hard day’s work early in life. He comes from a long line of Texas entrepreneurs and grew up greasing cars for the family business, Huffines Motor Company, for $2 an hour.
After graduating from the University of Texas with a B.B.A. in Finance, Don and his twin brother Phillip started Huffines Communities in 1985—a large real-estate development company in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that they still own today. Don is widely respected and recognized in the Dallas community as a leader of integrity and professionalism.
A generous philanthropist, Don supports nonprofits such as Dallas-area pregnancy centers and wildlife conservation groups. He is an avid outdoorsman and hunter.
He and his wife of 36 years, Mary Catherine, have five adult children, Colin, Devin, Terence, Deirdre, and Russell. They also have two grandchildren, and two more are on the way.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Father of Five
Grandfather of Four (two in the womb!)
Businessman
100% pro-life scorecard from Texas Right to Life
99% Texas for fiscal responsibility score
92% Conservative scorecard from Young Conservative of Texas