A new leader has been appointed to oversee the state's finances. Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, will take on the role of comptroller of public accounts. This appointment was made by Gov. Greg Abbott and is effective for the remainder of the year.

The current acting head of the agency is set to step down soon. Kelly Hancock will leave the position at the end of the month, at which point Huffines will assume the role.

Further details about the appointment and what it may mean for the state can be found in the Denton Record-Chronicle.