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DeWayne Burns | |
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| Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 58th district | |
| In office January 13, 2015 –January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Orr |
| Succeeded by | Helen Kerwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | DeWayne Christopher Burns June 22,1972 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Cleburne,Texas,U.S. |
| Education | Tarleton State University (BS) |
DeWayne Christopher Burns (born June 22,1972) is an American politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 58th district from 2015 until 2025. He was defeated by Helen Kerwin by a vote of 56% to 44% in the May 28,2024 Republican primary runoff for the Texas House of Representatives for the 58th District. [1]
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]
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 served as chair of the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee. [4]
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