It would be easy for the GOP to turn a blind eye to these intimidation campaigns, as it has done so many times in the past. Republicans in Texas, however, showed an unusual yet welcomed courage on Tuesday when they condemned the mob.

They aren’t alone. GOP legislators in Tennesee, Montana, and other states all over the nation have successfully fended off Democrat-endorsed attempts to force a change in their favor.

This momentum means now is not the time for Republicans in any state to falter — especially those in Texas. The hard part of protecting kids from the trans movement — which is undeniably coming for them — is reprimanding the people provoking pandemonium in the chamber, and that is over for now.

Now, Texas Republicans must do the right thing and finish the job.