Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry Joins GOP, Opposes Gender-Affirming Care, Welcomed by Gov. Abbott

Aug 30, 2024, 04:05 PM

Texas State Representative Shawn Thierry has announced her switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, citing her opposition to the Democratic Party's policies on gender-affirming care for minors and other progressive issues. Thierry, who represents Houston, made the announcement following her defeat in the Democratic primary earlier this year. She expressed that the Democratic Party has moved too far left for her to support in good conscience. Thierry's decision comes after facing backlash for her support of GOP-backed legislation, including a ban on gender-affirming care for children. Her switch was announced at the Moms for Liberty summit in Washington, D.C. Thierry also expressed support for Donald Trump, aligning herself with the Republican Party's stance on education and public safety. Governor Greg Abbott welcomed Thierry to the Republican Party, noting her support for a law he signed to protect Texas children.