Valoree Hanson Swanson (born September 22, 1957) is an American politician who serves as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.

[note 1][5] Swanson is the author of HB 1485, which would in her words "free our teachers [from] fear of frivolous accusations" when they "criticize scientific theories".

Swanson claimed that "certain scientists have faked the temperature results [on climate change]" and that faculty must be freed to offer alternative views.

Swanson supports a ban on Democrats being given committee chairmanships as long as the Republicans hold the majority of seats in the Texas House.

Her campaign website stated: "I will work to stop any part of Shariah law ever being used in Texas or this Nation with no excuses or apologies needed!