Texas GOP Endorses 'Gay Cure' Therapy and 23 Other Anti-LGBTQ Positions in Official Platform

ust in time for LGBTQ Pride Month, the Texas Republican Party has again endorsed the discredited practice of conversion therapy.

Support for the widely debunked “gay cure” treatment was one of 24 anti-LGBTQ positions adopted at last week’s Texas GOP Convention, which was held in San Antonio June 14 to 16. As Houston’s OutSmart magazine originally reported, their platform includes language opposing LGBTQ-inclusive hate crimes laws, open trans military service, and even the very existence of transgender people.

Of the more than 300 party principles outlined in a document approved by representatives, the 14th makes explicit reference to conversion therapy, which is also known as “reparative therapy” or “orientation change.” The Texas GOP explicitly condemns any law which would prevent counselors from offering these services to queer and transgender youth, even though the treatment has been condemned by nearly every leading U.S. medical association.

“No laws or executive orders shall be imposed to limit or restrict access to sexual orientation counseling for self-motivated youth and adults,” the Texas GOP stated.


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