Legislature turns down resolution welcoming LGBTQ Chambers to the Capitol
Austin — About 50 members of the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce from North Texas, Austin, Houston, North Texas lobbied lawmakers in Austin on Tuesday.
Their message was “Business is Business in the Lone Star State.” Two resolutions — one in the House and one in the Senate — welcoming the Chamber members were voted down.
These types of resolutions are routinely passed. In response, the Chambers issued a statement that read in part: Chamber members met with their representatives and delivered a Valentine that outlined their support for a legislative session that focuses on business issues and keeping Texas open and competitive for all business. “It was great to have so many members of the Texas LGBTQ+ Chambers at the Capitol on Valentine’s Day,” said Rep.
Mary González, Chair of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus. “It is important that my colleagues see and hear from business owners in the LGBTQIA+ community and really understand what kind of impact that proposed legislation might have on not only their constituents personally and their families, but on their businesses and their employees.
