The convention's list of legislative priorities included calls to "Ban Gender Modification of Children" and to "Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids," the latter of which aims to prohibit any discussion with children on "sexual matters (mechanics, feelings, orientation, or 'gender identity' issues)." "I think it's inappropriate given the state of our nation right now for us to play sexual identity politics."
"I think they made the right decision based on our rule on booth approval," Rinaldi told the Star-Telegram. The Log Cabin Republicans of Fort Worth, a chapter of the national Log Cabin Republicans organization, said they were not allowed to set up a booth at the convention, which took place in Houston over the weekend and featured several Republican organizations and vendors, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. The national Log Cabin Republicans called the move by the Texas GOP "narrow-minded" and "politically short-sighted."Ī group of Texas Republicans who represent conservatives in the LGBTQ community said they were denied the ability to set up a booth at the Texas Republican Party Convention.The group is part of a national organization that represents LGBTQ conservatives.