Members of the Texas House of Representatives
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 | 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 serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 58th district. Elected in 2014, he assumed office in 2015.
Burns was raised on a farm in Johnson County, Texas. He graduated from Cleburne High School in 1990.[1] After attending Texas A&M University, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural services and development from Tarleton State University.[2]
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.[1] 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]
