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Meet The Retiring Denton County Judge Who Won’t Do Gay Marriages, Fought Bathroom Bill

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Mary Horn is a ground breaker. She was Denton County’s first female tax assessor and the first woman to serve as county judge. And she’s lasted longer in the county’s top job than anyone else. This week, the Republican said she’s retiring. And whether it’s refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, fighting to keep a Confederate memorial or opposing the so-called “bathroom bill,” she makes no apologies.