Gay Place: Maxey to the Max

Who wins the first Glen Maxey Award?

"...(including Leticia Van de Putte, Susan DuQuesnay Bankston, and Debra Danburg) toast and roast the heck out of Glen..."

July 31, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Eckhardt Father and Daughter Day at Scholz

A centennial celebration provides platform to stump for county judge

"...former Reps. Ann Kitchen (a supporter), Glen Maxey, and Debra Danburg; former Appeals Court Justice Diane Henson and attorney..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Return of the White Woman Dem

After 4-year drought, Donna Howard's swearing in signals Legislative return of rare species in Texas politics

"...in the 2001 redistricting dustup. She and Houston Rep. Debra Danburg lost their 2002 re-election bids to Republican newcomers..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...close friend Ric Williamson, now a TxDOT commissioner; and Debra Danburg, a Houston Democrat who got redistricted and then..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Endangered Species?

The remaining rural Democrats in the Legislature consider their options -- and fight back.

"...including longtime incumbents like Galveston's Patricia Gray and Houston's Debra Danburg as well as freshman Austin Rep. Ann Kitchen...."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Who's Suing Whom

The battle over the Texas Association of Business political ad campaign is also being fought in the courts

"...Former state House Reps. Ann Kitchen of Austin and Debra Danburg of Houston and House candidate Danny Duncan, all..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The T.A.B. Timeline

Reviewing the major events in the ongoing controversy of T.A.B. expenditures during last fall's campaigns

"...T.A.B. sued by Kitchen, former Rep. Debra Danburg of Houston, and candidate Danny Duncan of Commerce...."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

T.A.B.: Probes and Countersuits

"...from the candidates -- Reps. Ann Kitchen, D-Austin, and Debra Danburg, D-Houston, and Dem candidate Danny Duncan of Commerce..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Expensive Education for T.A.B.

"...filed by incumbent Reps. Ann Kitchen of Austin and Debra Danburg of Houston and candidate Danny Duncan of Commerce,..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

The Business of Educations at T.A.B.

The Texas Association of Business carried out an "educational" campaign for this election.

"...Tem Tom Uher of Bay City, Election Committee Chair Debra Danburg of Houston, and Bob Glaze of Gilmer...."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...without several key women state Reps -- particularly Houston's Debra Danburg and Austin's Ann Kitchen -- who could always..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Redistricting: Follow the Bouncing Pols

Redistricting trims Texas Dems and progressives from the Lege ranks. Start worrying.

"...paired with (and will apparently run against) Juan Hinojosa; Debra Danburg has been doubled with Scott Hochberg (intentions unannounced..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

GOP redistricting plan targets progressive Democrats

"...wanted are Sen. Mike Moncrief in Fort Worth, Reps. Debra Danburg, Fred Bosse, and Scott Hochberg in Houston, Patricia..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Legislators introduce a bill to protect endangered Texas bats.

"...Antonio, in the Senate and Edmund Kuempel, R-Seguin, and Debra Danburg, D-Houston, in the House, has bipartisan support...."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

Politics News Items for the Week

"...with a push for specific legislation this session. Rep. Debra Danburg, D-Houston, and Sen. Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, are carrying..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...filed legislation on this score (HB 389), and Rep. Debra Danburg, D-Houston, is expected to follow suit, based in..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Opening day of the Lege, redistricting rumors, and Mike Levy vs. Kirk Watson

"...those rare days that brings together gay-lesbian advocate Democrat Debra Danburg and House homophobe Warren Chisum. The occasion for..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Early warning signs suggested that recently resigned health commissioner Reyn Archer was a few bricks shy of a full load.

"...testing ... It was a direct order," says Rep. Debra Danburg, D-Houston, another early critic of Archer...."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Last week's Summer Smut Issue gets a whuppin' from some prudent readers.

"...Out," the dialogue between Rep. Warren Chisum and Rep. Debra Danburg was illuminating. I'm mad at both of them...."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...place between conservative Rep. Warren Chisum (R-Pampa) and Rep. Debra Danburg (D-Houston). The exchange was provoked after Chisum introduced..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

On The Lege

Hijacked

"...fetus, have employed similar language. Pro-choice legislators, including Rep. Debra Danburg, D-Houston, have protested that the legal adoption of..."

May 28, 1999 News Column

Suffer the Little Children

Reality Bites

"...citizenry that rarely lives in his district." -- Rep. Debra Danburg photograph by John Anderson..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...Two Houston reps have filed gay-friendly bills as well: Debra Danburg is proposing the repeal of the "offense" of..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...though we had enough families wanting to adopt," Rep. Debra Danburg, D- Houston, said Monday. "The bills are not..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...eye on House Bill 337, filed by State Rep. Debra Danburg, D- Houston, to repeal Texas' 119-year-old sodomy statute...."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and Blumenthal did not return the Chronicle's telephone calls. Debra Monroe, an author and associate professor of English and..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature

Telling...

Does Parental Notification Bill Trod On Abortion Rights?

"...first alcohol, even have their first kiss," pleaded Rep. Debra Danburg (D-Houston) to the Senate Health and Human Services..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Bloody Murders

Gay Rights Lobby's Quiet Fight for Hate Crimes Bill

"...session, but a bill filed last week by Rep. Debra Danburg (D-Houston) who represents the primarily gay area of..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade