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Correction: A previous version of this article included a photo that incorrectly identified another Texas lawmaker as Rep. Gary VanDeaver. It has been replaced with a photo of VanDeaver.
December 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Correction: A previous version of this article included a photo that incorrectly identified another Texas lawmaker as Rep. Gary VanDeaver. It has been replaced with a photo of VanDeaver.