Republican from Texas
Van Taylor is an Iraq veteran who replaced state Rep. Brian McCall in April 2010.
Recent stories featuring Van Taylor
Mailbag: "It's no wonder you people are losing your jobs.":
Our inbox was bulging with criticism, compliments and some choice words to keep our egos in check.
Fact-checking claims about concealed handguns:
Textbooks? Check. Handgun? That prospect’s being debated at the Texas Capitol as lawmakers consider legislation allowing guns on campus--plus, we now read, a proposal letting legislators and others tote concealed weapons anywhere.
How likely are you to be struck by lightning?:
State Rep. Van Taylor says you're more likely to get zapped than to be shot by a concealed handgun license holder. We weren't so sure.
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