Detrick Deburr

Detrick Deburr was born in Monroe, Louisiana. Deburr earned a high school diploma from Neville High School. His career experience includes working as a software engineer. As of 2024, Deburr had served as a planning and zoning commissioner for over 18 years.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My Name is Detrick DeBurr. I live in The Colony, Texas. I've been a planning and zoning commissioner in North Texas for almost 17 years. 8 Years in Cedar Hill, Texas with another 9 years in The Colony, Texas. I'm a software engineer by training.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The fight over funding public schools in Texas will be a major issue in the next legislative session. I am 100% against vouchers as they have been presented. Nearly 1.7 Million Texans lost Medicaid benefits over the past year, while more than two-thirds of Texans support Medicaid expansion. I'm 100% in support of any legislation that expands Medicaid. We need that $5 billion in federal support to provide healthcare for Texans. We must raise the legal age to obtain assault weapons in Texas to at least 21. However, Texas law only requires buyers of any type of firearm to be 18 or older. This allows an 18-year-old to buy an assault weapon when they can't even buy a handgun. Every gun sale should require a background check. Texans can obtain guns through private sales and gun shows to avoid federal background check requirements. We have to close this loophole.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Urban autonomy, meaning the ability and aspiration of cities to act relatively independently, without state intervention, and/or exercise their political power vis-à-vis the state.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and consistency

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Communicate to their constituency the issues and how those issues impact their day-to-day lives.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working in a General Motors assembly plant at 17. It was a summer job. I was able to join the union and work alongside hard working people. It helped me to really appreciate an opportunity to further my education. Many of these people didn't have that opportunity.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The Governor should be representing the interest of the State while the legislature should be representing the people in the state from their respective districts. This ensures that the goals of the state are in alignment with the citizens of that state.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The Hispanic Achievement Gap

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, its important that they have some experience but elected experience should NOT be a pre-requisite.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. There are always competing interests. Its through building healthy relationships that legislators can, with integrity, represent the people they represent.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

The legislature should oversee and approve the use of emergency powers by the Governor.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Texas AFL-CIO C.O.P.E

What committees interest you?

Public Education, Urban Affairs, Elections

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government belongs to the people hence it must be 100% transparent and accountable to the people.