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We recognize the legitimacy and efficacy of counseling, which offers reparative therapy and treatment for those patients seeking healing and wholeness from their homosexual lifestyle.

One line from the platform of the Texas Republican Party, adopted Saturday at the organization's annual convention. "Reparative therapy” for homosexuality has been condemned by the American Psychological Association.

One line from the platform of the Texas Republican Party, adopted Saturday at the organization's annual convention. "Reparative therapy” for homosexuality has been condemned by the American Psychological Association.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.