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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Detrick Deburr

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Detrick Deburr is from Monroe, Louisiana. He is 54 years old.

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I'm a 54-year-old software engineer, father of 3, and grandfather of 3. I have served North Texas over the past 23 years in various capacities. I currently serve as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner in The Colony, Texas. I previously Chaired the Planning and Zoning Commission in Cedar Hill, Texas. I’ve served on the Board of St. Philips School and Community Center and Chaired the Dallas Blueprint for Leadership Program, a program that prepared minorities to serve on non-profit boards and committees throughout the metroplex. I’m also a proud and active member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.

Detrick previously served as a planning and zoning commissioner in The Colony for more than 18 years.

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Aims to ensure Texans can afford housing, groceries, health care, and basic necessities.

Economy

Supports raising the legal age for obtaining assault weapons to 21, requiring background checks for all gun sales, and closing loopholes that allow private sales to bypass federal background checks.

Public Safety

Supports funding healthcare through the expansion of Medicaid in Texas and aims to gradually expand the social safety net.

Healthcare

Supports fully funding public schools in Texas by linking student allotment to inflation and basing funding on enrollment.

Education

As of January 22, 2026, Detrick Deburr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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