Oaths, M&Ms and a historic Quran: Texas’ freshman lawmakers begin their inaugural legislative session

State Rep. Salman Bhojani is sworn in on a copy of the Quran on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session at the state Capitol in Austin on Jan. 10, 2023.

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First: State Rep. Salman Bhojani takes a selfie with his family and supporters after attending an interfaith ceremony on Tuesday morning. Last: Bhojani and his son carefully move the Quran that he was sworn in on while meeting with supporters at the state Capitol in Austin on Tuesday.

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State Rep. Caroline Harris at her office in the state Capitol on the first day of the 2023 legislative session on Jan. 10, 2023.

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First: State Rep. Caroline Harris receives a prayer of blessing at her office in the capitol on the first day of the 2023 legislative session on Tuesday. Last: Harris sits at her desk on the House floor surrounded by family.

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