AUSTIN – Today, State Representative Debbie Riddle complied with an open records request by Scott Hodes and Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a D.C based non-profit organization appearing to be a pro-LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) organization. In their request, Mr. Hodes states,
“By way of background, since 2013 , the Texas Legislature has introduced more than 20 bills ‘that would allow discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.’…”Many organizations such as Concerned Women for America and Texas Values have publicly supported many of these bills. You (Rep. Debbie Riddle) recently introduced House Bill 1747 which mandated criminal prosecution for the bathroom use by transgender people and House Bill 1748 which mandated criminal prosecution for locker room use by a transgender person.
The other listed organizations (in the open records request) have been identified publicly with supporting these efforts nationwide.”
Rep Riddle’s said, “I am proud of my legislative record and I am proud to work side by side with people and organizations in defense of Texas’ heritage and tradition of religious liberty. We cannot be bullied by groups who would shame us for standing up for our faith. This coming legislative session I will continue to stand strong on these issues and will file legislation to keep men out of women’s bathrooms in Texas. This is clearly a politically motivated attack because of my staunch opposition to the HERO ordinance in Houston. I represent the values of House District 150; their values are my values.”
The open records request from Campaign for Accountability asked for communication between Rep. Riddle, her staff and 43 named individuals and groups. Below is a copy of the section of the request with a list of the information sought and the list of people and groups in which CfA has interest.
