Thrilled to have earned the support of the
@HLGBTQCaucus
for a second term. Earning the support of The Caucus in 2018 was one of my proudest campaign moments then and it’s an honor I cherish once again in 2022.
THANK YOU to everyone that came to our 2023 Municipal Elections Endorsement Meeting! Congratulations to all our endorsed candidates, and thank you to all those that screened with us.
If you don't see a race listed, we didn't endorse that race.
Let’s make one thing clear: the DA did *not* receive our endorsement info too late. She opened every FYI Friday email we sent with screening information since October 13.
Also, we’ve endorsed many LGBTQ candidates in this—and past—election cycles.
Let’s call this what this is: a homophobic dogwhistle. This is why The Caucus is still necessary in Houston.
@CReyesRevilla
should be ashamed of herself. Focus on the issues and leave the childish drama at home.
Last thing: go vote for
@MarioforHouston
. EV runs thru 12/5. -ADR
Houston elected the first openly gay mayor of a major American City more than a decade ago. So you think this sort of campaign flyers would be passé, especially in a District City Council race, about trash pickup, police, & potholes. 😑
President
@austindruiz
kicked off Election Day 🗳️ block walking with
@VictoryFund
for
@MarioforHouston
! Make sure you get out and vote for ALL of our endorsed ✅ candidates today! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Polls are open until 7️⃣ p.m. Download our endorsement card 📝 at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
My opponent
@ShawnieT146
told the Chronicle my 3 state rep endorsers were “the gay ones.”
Donate $3 to our campaign and you’ll receive a custom
#TheGayOnes
original digital artwork! Donate here:
TODAY!
🚨IMPORTANT THREAD🚨
TL;DR: Homophobic campaign mailers have no place in Houston politics. If you live in District H, vote for
@MarioforHouston
now thru 12/5 or on Election Day, 12/9.
OK
#Houston
- I am here to officially call out
@CReyesRevilla
- a candidate for
#HouCouncil
District H.
When she campaigned in 2019, she engaged in a homophobic whisper campaign against one of her opponents, then denied doing so.
#thread
cc
@HoustonChron
Today marks the one year anniversary of Monica’s passing. She was a warrior for equality. She spoke the truth unapologetically. She gave life and a voice to the trans community.
We miss our dear friend 💔
We would tag Rep. Thierry, but she blocked us from her official government account a year ago (now her “campaign” account). This is not how a democrat should speak about LGBTQ+ people. Absolutely disgusting behavior.
VOTE
@LASimmonsTX146
! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
As a former Caucus volunteer and Caucus Vice-President, I am beyond grateful to be endorsed by the
@HLGBTQCaucus
. I am ready to get to work fighting for equality for the entire LGBTQ+ community on Houston City Council!
-
#MarioforHouston
#DistrictH
This election cycle we endorsed some fantastic LGBTQ+ candidates like:
-
@MollyforTexas
-
@LASimmonsTX146
-
@mo4texas
- Justice Charles Spain
To say we’re not representative of the LGBTQ+ community is unequivocally false, and deeply misguided.
Let’s also talk about how our mission is *not* to endorse LGBTQ+ candidates. We try to elect pro-equality candidates to eliminate prejudice, violence, and injustice against LGBTQ+ people. Sometimes, that means we don’t endorse LGBTQ+ candidates.
We're troubled by a recent attack ad released by Caucus endorsed candidate
@LesleyBrionesTX
against
@BenChouTX
. We implore Lesley to publicly apologize to Ben and his campaign. Racism has no place in politics.
Thank you to
@JacksonLeeTX18
and
@Lizzie4Congress
(Caucus endorsed Congress members) who voted yesterday in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act.
While this legislation is vital, Equality Act passage is paramount to ensure comprehensive protections for all LGBTQ+ persons.
BREAKING: A Texas district court just ruled that trans youth — like all Texans — have the right to get the life-saving medical care they need.
No one should have to go to court to defend their right to exist. We won’t stop until this cruel ban is permanently struck down.
Today and always, I will continue to stand with
@HLGBTQCaucus
.
Thank you for your endorsement!
The list of what we have accomplished together is long, but we have a lot more work to do.
(And no, COVID can’t stop me from expressing my gratitude!)
In the most diverse city in the nation, we chose to continue embracing the unity, inclusiveness, and ability to express ourselves for who we are.
It was great to see many Houstonians attend this year’s
@PrideHouston
parade last night in
@downtownhouston
.
#Pride
23 years ago today, Matthew Shepard died following a brutal attack near Laramie, Wyoming. It was a moment that shocked our community. We wish he were alive to see the progress that has been made since, however, we still have so much further to go.
He will never be forgotten ❤️
We unequivocally condemn
@GovAbbott
and
@KenPaxtonTX
’s latest attack on trans youth. Hate has no place in our state, and our leaders need to know that. Read our full statement.
The best response? Vote them out come November.
#ProtectTransYouth
Please join Council Member
@AbbieKamin
, The Caucus,
@bradpritchett
,
@KatharineLigon
, and
@UPArtStudio1
for the grand unveiling of the Monica Roberts Mini Mural on Tuesday, 6/27 at 5:30p.
Speaking program starts at 5:30p and we will have HPD presence to ensure safety.
Thanks to our friends from
@EqualityTexas
,
@HLGBTQCaucus
and
@HoustonCVPE
for coming together with us today for a huge Day of Action.
We've knocked over 2,000 doors across
#HD146
and talked to hundreds of fired up voters! And the day isn't over yet!
Happy Election Day!! 🗳️
Polls are open until 7️⃣p. As long as you are in line by 7, you can vote ✅
Download our endorsements at . Stop by West Gray and you might see our president handing out endorsement cards! 🤓
Early voting in the primary runoff election is today through July 10! July 2 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot too. We highly encourage those voting in-person to vote early and avoid crowds on election day, July 14.
Download our card at
Today is the final deadline to submit screening questionnaires to be considered for endorsement in the Primary Election. You must submit by 11:59 PM CST, no exceptions. Visit to submit your questionnaire.
Questions? Email screenings
@thecaucus
.org.
A HUGE thanks to
@Lizzie4Congress
/
@RepFletcher
for coming to our monthly membership meeting tonight to share about what’s going on in Congress and to take questions from our membership. We greatly appreciate your ongoing allyship!
- President
@austindruiz
Houston is the most diverse city in the United States. But diversity alone is not enough – we must always strive to be more inclusive.
As your mayor, I know that diversity and inclusivity are what makes us strong. And I will always work to build one complete Houston.
Like Donald Trump, Tony Buzbee will say anything to get elected – and then turn around and lie about it.
In this city we must stand against hate and division.
Caucus representing at a fundraiser for
@LinaHidalgoTX
! Thank you, Judge, for your incredible leadership and for the work you do for the LGBTQ+ community.
Want to make a difference for Lina? Donate to her campaign:
A huge thanks to
@LinaHidalgoTX
and
@AbbieKamin
for joining us tonight during our membership meeting for Community Corner! We are extremely appreciative of your leadership, and cannot thank you both enough!!
As we prepare for our Endorsement Meeting this Saturday, we must spread the word: we don't livestream our endorsement meetings.
Last Aug. someone attempted to scam people by posting a "stream link" on our socials requiring payment to watch. Don't get scammed.
See you Saturday!
I’m aware of a hateful mailer from the
@CReyesRevilla
camp. The message is an affront to the LGBTQ+ community & I’ve urged Cynthia to apologize. She should be better than this. Nastiness doesn’t serve anyone. The word “Disappointed” does not do justice in describing how I feel.
New name, who dis? 😎
Our membership tonight voted to change our name from the Houston GLBT Political Caucus to the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, in the spirit of inclusion and honoring the diversity of our community.
Help us celebrate this historic moment!
Thank you Commissioner Ellis, Judge
@Lina4HC
and Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
for fighting for ALL our communities and making sure LGBTQ+ County Employees are included in the updated Employee Non-Discrimination Policy This is what happens when we vote for pro-equality candidates
Democracy in action! Grateful to all the people who show up at Commissioners Court to fight for the issues that matter to their communities--affordable housing, LGBTQ+ inclusion, flood equity, justice reform and economic opportunity to name a few!
Happy National Coming Out Day to all! We celebrate all of our LGBTQ+ siblings today, whether you are out or not. Love who you are and never let anyone take that away from you!
As early voting for the primary runoff continues, we’d like to spotlight one of our endorsed candidates:
@palmer4texased
!
Michelle Palmer is a veteran educator running for the Texas State Board of Education District…
Thank you, Commissioner Briones, for your leadership in this historic effort for Harris County! We were proud to have our VP, Porscha Brown, present to speak in support of the motion!
Here’s to equality and equity for all. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@LesleyBrionesTX
@HCPrecinct4
As part of the discussions,
#HCPrecinct4
received approval to create the first Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, which will advise the Court on economic, social, health, and safety issues affecting LGBTQIA+ residents.
#LGTBQ
#PrideMonth23
#HarrisCounty
#HouNews
THANK YOU to everyone that joined us for our 2022 Primary Election Endorsement Meeting! Congrats to all the candidates that received our endorsement and thank you to all the candidates that screened with us. Check out our endorsements on our PAC website:
You have until Friday to cast your 🗳️ ballot early for
@SJacksonLee
! Polls are open 7️⃣a-7️⃣p, and as long as you are in line by 7p, you can vote ✅
Visit for 📍 polling locations and real ⏰ wait times!
A special thank you to the office of
@SarahforHD134
for meeting with our Houston Advocacy Day coalition this morning! We were also happy to thank Rep. Davis for her continued support for our local LGBTQ+ community during legislative session!
#TXLege
#HouEquality
#LGBTQ
On Sat. 4/2 at 12 PM, there will be a Trans rally at the Texas State Capitol. We want to take members to participate, but we need to gauge interest first.
Fill out this form if you want to come with us on a bus paid for by The Caucus:
Early this morning, Texas State
@RepHaroldDutton
(D, Houston), chair of the Public Education committee, weaponized the authority entrusted to him by reviving harmful anti-trans legislation that had previously failed to move through the legislative process.
Reminder
#Texas
that today is the last day of early voting for the primary. Worried about a long ballot and not knowing who to vote for? If you live in Houston/Harris County, might I suggest the
@HLGBTQCaucus
card found at
Join us on Sat. 10/30 at 12 PM for the 12th Annual Equality Brunch: United in Equality, presented by Mayor
@SylvesterTurner
. As we are still in the pandemic, our theme this year is Maskquerade! We hope you'll join us.
Purchase tickets at .
BREAKING: A federal judge just granted our request to temporarily block Texas’ drag ban from taking effect Sept. 1.
Drag performers and LGBTQIA+ allied businesses belong in our state — and Texas politicians have no right to censor our free expression.
We’re so proud of all our endorsed candidates and we are so excited to show you our upcoming endorsement card! In the meantime you can checkout the complete list of our endorsed candidates by visiting
It’s always a pleasure meeting with one of our most consistently endorsed pro-equality State Representatives
@JFarrarDist148
, thank you for fighting with us to achieve real equality & equity throughout Texas! 🏳️🌈
#TXLege
#HouEquality
#LGBTQ
Protest at League City Council Chambers (200 W Walker St League City, TX 77573) tomorrow, 12/6 at 5 PM.
Please join our fellow community members and wear Pride clothing (or bright rainbow colors) if you can.
Marisela Castro. Paloma Vazquez.
Today, Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember all our siblings lost to anti-trans violence and prejudice. May they rest in power, and may we continue fighting to put an end to this epidemic of violence.
GOOD NEWS: Texas’ book ban
#HB900
targeting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC stories will NOT take effect Sept. 1.
When students are denied access to books, they’re denied the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world around them.
This is a major win for students’ futures.
Join us this weekend to talk to your neighbors about
@LinaHidalgoTX
,
@LesleyBrionesTX
, and the stakes in this election!
📅10/15 10AM Block Walk
💻RSVP:
Look Houston it’s our very own
@landon_richie_
making a difference and empowering all of us, including our gender expansive communities!
#Pride
#LGBTQ
+
Grateful to Chief
@TroyFinner
,
@AbbieKamin
, and
@HPDLGBTQLIAISON
for the meeting to discuss our community’s needs and how we can work together to ensure a safer Houston for all! -ADR
BREAKING: FDA changes guidelines for blood donations for LGBTQ+ men.
While we need to continue pushing to get the ban completely repealed, this is huge progress for all members of our community!!
NEW guidance from
@US_FDA
today on blood donor eligibility to help address the urgent need to
#GiveBlood
during
#COVID19
without compromising the safety of the blood supply.
More:
We weren’t on the same team during the elections but we are on the same team for equality and equity for all our communities! Thank you Rep.
@Moralesfor145
for your compassionate leadership, we look forward to working with you and your amazing new team!
ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We are so excited to support
@MelissaNoriega
for Texas State Representative of District 145. There is no one more qualified to lead this district into prosperity, and to fight for its rights in Austin, than Melissa.
It’s time to get out the vote for our endorsed candidates!
Volunteer with us to pass out our endorsement card at the West Gray polling location during Early Voting (Feb. 14-25) and on Election Day (Mar. 1).
Sign up:
.
@RepThierry146
is a safe dem in Houston. She voted for the book banning bill using anti LGBTQ rhetoric.
Now, she won’t meet with actual LGBTQ Texas advocates but will meet with anti trans people from out of state.
Seems worthy primarying folks.
@Harrisyds
@HLGBTQCaucus
#tx2024
Check out this amazing feature from
@outsmarthouston
about the "Fab Five," the group of five openly LGBTQ+ judges that we will be honoring at our Coming Out Summer Fling this Saturday! Buy tickets at the link in our bio!