Tiffany Burks is from Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in sociology and government from the University of Texas and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She is married to retired Army Colonel Glennie Burks, and they have three children and seven grandchildren together.

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Tiffany Burks has a bachelor 's degree in sociology and government from the University of Texas and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She is married with three children.

Tiffany is an assistant district attorney in Tarrant County.

Tiffany is a partner at a law firm. She was previously an assistant district attorney in Tarrant County.

Tiffany previously served as a prosecutor at the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office.

Tiffany previously lost a 2022 election for Tarrant County District Attorney.

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As an assistant district attorney for over nine years, she prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC for the past three years, she has worked on various types of cases, including state criminal defense and felony matters.

- As an assistant district attorney for over nine years, she prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC for the past three years, she has worked on various types of cases, including state criminal defense and felony matters.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Tiffany Burks on Issue public-safety:  
Supports partnering with state, local, and federal organizations to expand initiatives that help individuals remove eligible criminal records.

Supports partnering with state, local, and federal organizations to expand initiatives that help individuals remove eligible criminal records.

Believes in prosecuting crimes, especially violent and predatory crimes, while "upholding the laws that respect every citizen’s rights."

Prioritizes ensuring the county and its elected officials receive "sound legal advice."

Advocates for building safe communities by using "proactive measures to prevent recidivism and criminal conduct before it happens through agency and community collaboration.​"

Wants to utilize diversion programs, particularly for the youth.

Promises to foster trust and safer neighborhoods by building relationships with law enforcement.

- Supports partnering with state, local, and federal organizations to expand initiatives that help individuals remove eligible criminal records.
- Believes in prosecuting crimes, especially violent and predatory crimes, while "upholding the laws that respect every citizen’s rights."
- Prioritizes ensuring the county and its elected officials receive "sound legal advice."
- Advocates for building safe communities by using "proactive measures to prevent recidivism and criminal conduct before it happens through agency and community collaboration.​"
- Wants to utilize diversion programs, particularly for the youth.
- Promises to foster trust and safer neighborhoods by building relationships with law enforcement.

Public Safety

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

Consumer Protection

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Tiffany Burks is a native Texan with a strong sense of faith, family, and service to others.

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.

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Tarrant District Attorney, Democratic Primary

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