Austin Texas USA, January 11, 2011: Republican lawmaker Larry Taylor of Friendswood takes the oath of office in the Texas House as the 82nd Legislative session gets underway in Austin. Republicans have a 101 to 49 majority over Democrats in the Texas House this year. ©Bob Daemmrich

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