Debra Danburg was a representative of the Democratic party. She served as a representative in the Houston/Harris district in the state of Texas from 1981 to 2003. Danburg's notable accomplishments include legislation that updated "rape" laws and amended them to be more gender equal, and legislation to reform punishment for sexual offenders that emphasized reform. Danburg was also successful in passing HB 263, which ended spousal exemption from sexual assault. Spouses could now report marital rape, which eventually could lead to prosecution.