After taking office at the start of the new term, Texas Representative Venton Jones, who represents the Dallas region, proposed to his partner.
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Texas Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner after being sworn-in for the 89th legislative session.
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This is Jones’ second term representing the Dallas area in the State House.
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Jones, the Vice Chair of the Texas LGBTQ Caucus, says he hopes to use his power in the House to “protect all Texans.”
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Texas Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner after being sworn-in for the 89th legislative session.
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This is Jones’ second term representing the Dallas area in the State House.
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Jones, the Vice Chair of the Texas LGBTQ Caucus, says he hopes to use his power in the House to “protect all Texans.”
Texas’s AustinTo begin a new legislative session, Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) made a proposal to his companion.
Proposal at Texas Capitol
We know:
Jones, the vice chair of the Texas LGBTQ Caucus and the whip for the Texas House Democratic Caucus, fell to one knee on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives shortly after taking office.
In the video, you can hear Gregory Scott Jr., Jones’ partner, exclaim, “Yes!” before there is a round of applause.
His proposal, according to Jones, demonstrates his resolve to “fight for a world where love is celebrated.”
Venton Jones, a state representative, suggests a partnership on the historic first day of the 89th legislative session.
Parts of South Dallas, West Dallas, East Dallas, Buckner Terrace, Victory Park, and Oak Cliff are all included in District 100, which Jones represents.
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Jones has served two terms in the State House.
What they’re saying:
“This moment serves as a reminder that love overcomes all obstacles during a time when our love and very existence are called into question, frequently in the hallways of this exact building. Rep. Jones stated in a statement, “Greg and I are evidence that progress is unstoppable and that hate cannot change the truth about who we are.” “As Vice-Chair of the LGBTQ Caucus and Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, I intend to use my influence to defend all Texans. Our narrative serves as a reminder that love can and will always triumph over hate, and our love represents resiliency.
Next steps:
In the upcoming weeks, Rep. Jones and Scott intend to make the specifics of their participation public.
The Source: State Representative Venton Jones and FOX 4 reporter Steven Dial provided the information for this article.
