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State Rep. Ryan Guillen finds himself in the middle of the action in his first term as a Republican

The longtime Rio Grande City representative, who switched parties in 2021, has played a key role in gun and immigration legislation this year.

State Rep. Janie Lopez speaks with State Rep. Ryan Guillen, R-Rio Grande City, on the House floor during session at the state Capitol in Austin on May 22, 2023.

Switching parties

A rocky session

Another reelection campaign


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