I’ve been expecting someone to try this angle.
If they get an exception, you can bet several other exceptions will immediately be requested for the same reason. They will have found a loophole to exploit.
Knowing squishy-spined Abbott, I can see him caving to this demand.
Then Christian’s groups should request to sponsor crosswalks. Anti abortion groups also. As well as Straight pride, white pride, anti immigration groups, etc. play their dang game.