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- 1 2 Anna M. Tinsley, Ted Cruz stands in support of Konni Burton: Cruz said Konni Burton is the candidate needed to replace Wendy Davis in the Texas Senate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 19, 2014).
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- ↑ Anna M. Tinsley, High-profile Texans still can't support Donald Trump, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (July 20, 2016).
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- ↑ Christy Hoppe, Republican Konni Burton wears 'Stand for Life' message on her boots, Dallas Morning News (January 13, 2015).
- 1 2 Dave Montgomery, New Tarrant senator makes a statement with her footwear, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (January 13, 2015).
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- ↑ Dianna Wray, Texas Lawmakers Want to Make It Harder for the State to Take Stuff From People, Houston Press (December 22, 2016).
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- 1 2 3 4 Carol Christian, Senator: Proposed bill wouldn't force schools to 'out' LGBTQ students, Houston Chronicle (November 18, 2016).
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- 1 2 Aliyya Swaby, Educators say parental rights bill could harm trust with students, Texas Tribune (November 30, 2016).
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