Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.
Texas Representative Venton Jones kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by proposing to his partner.Shortly after being sworn in Jones, the Texas House Democratic Caucus Whip and Vice Chair of the Texas LGBTQ Caucus, dropped to one knee on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives.In the video, you can hear Jones' partner, Gregory Scott Jr. loudly say, "Yes!" before a wave of cheers.
READ MORE: New session begins with House Speaker voteThis is Jones' second term in the State House."In a time when our love and our very existence are challenged, often in the halls of this very building, this moment is a reminder that love conquers all. Gregory and I stand as proof that progress is unstoppable, and no amount of hate can erase the truth of who we are," said Rep. Jones in a statement.
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