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I made it clear that if [Nevarez] attempted to, in his words, 'get me,' I would shoot him in self-defense.

Texas Republican state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, who angered Democratic lawmakers when he called federal immigration authorities to report protesters who held signs that read "I am illegal and here to stay." In response, Democratic Rep. Alfonso Nevarez threatened to confront him in the parking lot.

Texas Republican state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, who angered Democratic lawmakers when he called federal immigration authorities to report protesters who held signs that read "I am illegal and here to stay." In response, Democratic Rep. Alfonso Nevarez threatened to confront him in the parking lot.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.