DeWayne Burns
DeWayne Burns | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Robert Orr |
Personal details | |
Born | DeWayne Christopher Burns June 22, 1972 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jennifer |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Cleburne, Texas, U.S. |
Education | Tarleton State University (BS) |
DeWayne Christopher Burns (born June 22, 1972) is an American politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 58th district. Elected in 2014, he assumed office in 2015.
Early life and education[]
Burns was raised on a farm in Johnson County, Texas. After attending Texas A&M University, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural services and development from Tarleton State University.[1]
Career[]
After graduating from college, Burns worked for the Texas Grain and Feed Association. He later joined the staff of representatives Arlene Wohlgemuth and Gary Walker as a legislative analyst. He later joined the Texas Department of Agriculture, working under then-Commissioner Rick Perry as coordinator for special issues.[2] Burns was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2014 and assumed office in 2015. Burns also serves as chair of the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Rep. DeWayne Burns - Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives DeWayne Burns". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "DeWayne Burns". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
External links[]
- Pages using Party stripe with other party
- 1972 births
- Living people
- People from Johnson County, Texas
- Tarleton State University alumni
- Texas Republicans
- Members of the Texas House of Representatives
- 21st-century American politicians
- Texas politician stubs