Debra Knight

Last modified on: 08-14-2023 18:13:18

State Fire Marshal
(Insurance, Texas Department of)


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JD-South Texas College of Law

Knight brings more than 30 years of experience in administrative and criminal law, as well as insurance and compliance analysis. She joined TDI in 2013 after 20 years in private practice and the insurance industry.

Before being appointed to the position of State Fire Marshal, Knight served as the deputy commissioner of Compliance and Investigations for the Division of Workers’ Compensation. She oversaw investigating administrative and criminal violations.

Before retiring in 2014 as a colonel in the United States Army, Knight served as the FEMA Region VI Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for the U.S. Army in Texas.

She holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.

Contact and Phone Numbers

(512) 676-6800
(512) 490-1063
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