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Beth Van Duyne: “North Texas is one of the fastest growing communities in the…”

Featuring: Beth Van Duyne, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 24

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Published April 5, 2021 | Video Starts at 06:40

Well, you know what I have seen, we have a lot of folks, as you mentioned, coming in from California. We are one of the fastest growing states. North Texas is one of the fastest growing communities in the country. Am I worried about it? A little bit. You know, we're like, we want to have you here. We love the opportunities that you're bringing. (06:40–06:44)

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