Konni Burton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 13, 2015 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Wendy Davis |
| Succeeded by | Beverly Powell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Phil |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of North Texas |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Website | konniburton |
Konni Lyn Burton[1] (born April 15, 1963)[2] is an American businesswoman who is a Republican former member of the Texas State Senate for District 10. Backed by the Tea Party movement, Burton on January 13, 2015, succeeded Wendy R. Davis of Fort Worth, who vacated the state Senate after her unsuccessful campaign as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in the 2014 Texas gubernatorial election.[3]