The race is on for 2022. Former Texas State Senator Don Huffines on Monday (May 10th) officially launched his campaign for governor, setting up a primary battle with Governor Greg Abbott and whoever else decides to jump into the race. Huffines served in the Texas Senate from 2015-2019 and was unseated by Democrat Nathan Johnson in 2018. Abbott is seeking his third term as governor and is the early heavy favorite to win the nomination. But that doesn't mean Abbott will skate by. Potential candidates include Republican Party Chairman Allen West and Sid Miller. In his press release, Huffines said he wanted to take on the federal government and the "entrenched elites of the Austin swamp." From his statement: