WASHINGTON — (CNN) CNN projects Houston voters will reject the “Houston Equal Rights Ordinance,” a measure designed to protect lesbian, gay and transgender people. The ballot issue drew national attention, with conservative opponents claiming the law would allow troubled men to go into women’s restrooms and locker rooms.

Hillary Clinton entered the battle over the law, endorsing it last week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted on Monday, “Houston: Vote Texas laws, not Hillary Clinton values.”