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DeWayne Burns

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DeWayne Burns
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 58th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2015
Preceded byRobert Orr
Personal details
Born
DeWayne Christopher Burns

(1972-06-22) June 22, 1972 (age 52)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennifer
Children3
Residence(s)Cleburne, Texas, U.S.
EducationTarleton 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. He was defeated by Helen Kerwin by 56% to 44% on May 28, 2024, in the Republican primary runoff for the Texas House of Representatives for the 58th District.[1]

Early life and education

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Burns was raised on a farm in Johnson County, Texas. He graduated from Cleburne High School in 1990.[2] After attending Texas A&M University, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural services and development from Tarleton State University.[3]

Career

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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.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Texas Election Results Tracker: May 28, 2024 Runoff Election, The Texan, May 28, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives DeWayne Burns". www.house.texas.gov. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Rep. DeWayne Burns - Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "DeWayne Burns". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
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Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
Robert Orr
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 58th district

2015–present
Incumbent