The existing GOP Flower Mound Republic Club was known for hosting fair and civil political debates.  The new GOP club - Flower Mound Republic Club, was founded by those against the Master Plan and SMARTGrowth, including Chamber of Commerce leadership, land/development backed Town Council candidates, and those who sued the Town.  It later became known as the Flower Mound Area Republican Club.  At their March 16, 2016 Candidate forum, they failed to maintain decorum during the debate as many attendees heckled and interrupted only the candidates they did not support.