Burt maintains an active role in the local community, and his accomplishments in the Texas Legislature have earned him recognition from statewide organizations. 

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Burt presides over the Texas House of Representatives

AWARDS:

  • Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital (2009 & 2010)
  • Named to the Texas Association of REALTORS 2009 Hall of Fame for his work on behalf of property owners in Texas
  • "Community College Champion" 2009 Award by the Texas Junior & Community Colleges Association for his work in helping obtain funding during the 81st Legislative Session
  • Legislator of the Year (2001) by the Texas Purchasing Agents Association 
  • Outstanding Legislator (2001) by American Association of Retired Persons
  • Legislator Hall of Fame (2003 & 2005) by the Texas Association of Realtors
  • Heroes of the Heart Award (2005) by American College of Cardiology
  • Texas Hospital Advocacy Award (2005) by Texas Hospital Association
  • Champion for Free Enterprise Award (2005) by Texas Association of Business
  • Named 2nd Most Conservative Member in Texas House by Texas Young Conservatives
  • Outstanding Legislator Award (2007) by the Texas Land Title Association 
  • Fighter for Free Enterprise Award (2007 & 2009) from the Texas Association of Business
  • Texas Monthly Honorable Mention of 80th Session Best Legislators (2007) 

 

POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS:

  • Texas House of Representatives, 1995-Present
  • Member of Republican Caucus - Texas House of Representatives
  • Chair of Republican Caucus Task Force on Business & Eco Development, 2000
  • Member of Republican Caucus Policy Committee, 1999
  • Member of The Conservative Coalition - Texas House of Representatives
  • Member of Pachyderm Republican Club of Denton County
  • Member of Denton County Republican Men’s Club
  • Member of Energy Council
  • Advisory Board Member of GOPAC-TX
  • Texas House of Representatives Committees:
    • Chairman of the State Affairs Committee, 81st Legislature
    • Member of Calendars Committee, 81st Legislature
    • Select Committee on Government Efficiency and Accountability (appointed January 2010)
    • Member of Business & Industry, 80th Legislature
    • Chairman of Financial Institutions, 78th & 79th & 80th Legislatures
    • Select Committee on Electric Generation and Environmental Issues (2008)
    • Chairman of Sunset Advisory Commission (2003-2005)
    • Business and Industry – 74th, 75th, 76th, 77th, 78th, 79th, 80th Legislatures
    • Member of Sunset Advisory Commission (2001-2003)
    • Financial Institutions – 75th, 76th, 77th as Vice Chair
    • Economic Development – 74th Legislature
    • Local & Consent Calendars – 76th & 77th Legislatures
    • Select Committee on Constitutional Revisions – 76th & 77th Legislatures
    • Chair of Business & Industry Interim Subcommittee on Telemarketing, 2000
    • Chair of Financial Institutions Subcommittee on Home Equity Lending, 1997

 

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COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS:

  • Advisory Board for Childrens Advocacy Center for Denton County
  • Denton County Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, 1993-94
  • Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club, 1987-96
  • Charter Director of Boys & Girls Club of Denton County, Inc.
  • Board of Directors of Metrocrest Division of Home & Apartment Builders Association, 1989-92
  • Lewisville Chamber of Commerce
  • Frisco Chamber of Commerce
  • Coppell Chamber of Commerce