State
State Representative, 65th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
Denton County: Bartonville, Double Oak, Draper, Hebron and Justin; most of Argyle, Copper Canyon and Highland Village; part of Carrollton, Dallas, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Northlake, Plano, Roanoke and The Colony.
Taxes & budget
Detrick DeBurrDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mitch LittleRepublican
- Supports permanent, expansive property tax relief.
Public safety
Detrick DeBurrDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mitch LittleRepublican
- Opposes restrictions on gun rights.
Education
Detrick DeBurrDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mitch LittleRepublican
- Opposes DEI policies and critical race theory in schools.
- Authored a 2025 law on liability for school sexual misconduct.In office
Government & transparency
Detrick DeBurrDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mitch LittleRepublican
- Authored a bill limiting how long a Speaker may serve.In office
- Authored a bill creating civil penalties for vote harvesting.In office
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