2026 Texas General Election

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Kevin Burns

Kevin is the Wise County Commissioner for District 2. He works at the Wise County Commissioners Court, where he oversees conservation projects and flood control dam operations that protect local soil and water resources and improve water quality downstream in Tarrant County.

A Glimpse in the Life of Wise County Commissioner Kevin Burns

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Primary draws contested races - Wise County Messenger

Kevin Burns is currently Wise County Commissioner representing District 2. He was appointed chair of the National Watershed Coalition in 2011 and served for two years.

Kevin Burns - Texas State Directory Online

As of July 22, 2026, Kevin Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Kevin Burns on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Supports manageable growth.

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Kevin is a County Commissioner for Wise County’s District 2. He works at the Wise County Commission. He previously worked as a tractor and automotive mechanic and a business manager at a tractor dealership, spent ten years teaching trade and industrial education at Decatur High School, ran his own automotive service business, and operated a small farm and ranch.

Kevin Burns is currently a Wise County Commissioner representing District 2. He was first elected in 2000 and has served multiple terms.

For Candidate Kevin Burns on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports manageable growth.

Buket Urgen

Kevin Burns is currently Wise County Commissioner representing District 2.

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- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.