LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...illegal. Vice Chair of the Caucus and freshmen Rep. Jessica González of Dallas spoke on the issue of criminal..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas LGBTQ Caucus Looking for Change

At town hall reps reinforced the need to flip the House in 2020

"...D-Car­roll­­ton, and Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, who joined forces with Jessica González, D-Dallas, Mary González, D-El Paso, and Celia Israel,..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...Another amendment offered by Caucus Vice Chair and Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, attempted to put in place protections against..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

Signs of hope in the Capitol

"...we're celebrating: House Reps. Celia Israel (D-Austin) and Mary González (D-El Paso), along with freshmen Reps. Jessica González, Julie..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...Last year, state Reps. Mary González, D-El Paso; Celia Israel, D-Austin; Jessica González, D-Dallas; Julie..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...House's first-ever LGBTQ Caucus. On May 9, Reps. Mary González, D-El Paso; Celia Israel, D-Austin; Jessica González, D-Dallas; Julie..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Eric Johnson Prevails Over Racist Confederate Plaque

No more Confederate nonsense, Empower Texans gets a pass, and the first-ever LGBTQ Caucus

"...In a historic turn of events, veteran Reps. Mary González of El Paso and Celia Israel of Austin have..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Has the Lege Truly Moved Past LGBTQIA Bigotry?

Slow progress toward equality and respect may continue

"...nondiscrimination bill authored by caucus vice chair state Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, which would expand protections in health care,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

New Study Says a Nondiscrimination Law Could Bring Big Business to Texas

Texas Competes report: LGBTQIA protections could generate $738 million in state revenue

"...which also referenced some study findings – state Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas), vice chair of the LGBTQ House Caucus,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: The Harsh Reality of Lawmakers’ Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

Plus Dining Out for Life, Violent Fems, and more events to do good, feel good

"...to those of us who – as state Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, put it Monday – "never belonged," and..."

May 24, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Lege Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders

GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs

"...had passed the gavel to his vice chair, Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, to lay out HB 6. But when..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Voting Debate Turns House Into a History Class

Dems slow SB 7's roll with more than 100 amendments

"...featured top Dems such as Reps. Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas, Jessica Gon­zález, D-Dallas, and Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, grilling Elections..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect Transgender Texans

HB 1513 would expand scope of James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act

"...joined by co-authors Julie Johnson, D-Carrollton, Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, Jessica González, D-Dal­las, and Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, said at..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Trans Visibility, Y’all

What does trans visibility mean this Trans Day of Visibility?

"...2, at noon. Rally special guests will include Rep. Jessica González and Austin Music Awards Best Electronic Artist winner..."

April 1, 2022 Column by James Scott

SXSW Doc Proves That Being an Evangelical Christian Doesn't Have to Mean Transphobia

Love above all others in Mama Bears

"...to protect and support trans youth, with Texas Reps Jessica González and Erin Zwiener alongside Mama Bears founder Liz..."

March 18, 2022 Screens Feature by James Scott

Lege's Assault on LGBTQIA Texans Fails

Wins for trans youth highlight resistance to theocracy

"...the filing of companion bills House Bill 3860 (Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas) and SB 1540 (Sen. José Menéndez, D-San..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

United Against Anti-Trans Legislation Rally

"...State Reps. Julie Johnson (from left), Donna Howard, and Jessica González...."

April 30, 2021 Photo Gallery

LGBTQIA Advocacy Groups Navigate COVID Restrictions While Keeping Texans Engaged This Lege Session

Equality Texas, TENT go online to boost queer, trans voices at Capitol

"...are pushing House Bill 3860, authored by state Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas) and vice chair of the Texas House..."

March 19, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...the Texas Legislature’s first LGBTQ Caucus with new reps Jessica González, Julie Johnson, and Erin Zwiener at the start..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

No Room at the Health Care Inn

State policies endangering women's lives in the Valley

"...to live with health and dignity," NLIRH Executive Director Jessica González-Rojas said. "These conditions are dangerous to the health..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Nordic Noise

Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland – 26 inches of SXSW over four days and nights

"...gets around to putting out Grandchildren of Nuggets, the Jessica Fletchers' effervescent mix of power pop and psychedelia will..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...My Name Cat Sebastian – Ruin of a Rake Jessica Shattuck – The Women in the Castle Karen Shepard..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Celebrity Judges

"...Héctor González: Mexican food preservator, Mexicanity..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman, Danielle Guilbot (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...the multi-pronged media cross-pollination event (running March 10-19) is Jessica Shortall, managing director of business coalition Texas Competes, which..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...The Light of the Moon D: Jessica M. Thompson After her world is irrevocably changed, a..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...Her challenger Jessica Huynh, daughter of Vietnamese refugees, currently works in the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Samie Kim Falvey, Julia Hamme, Ryan Heller, Maria Zuckerman, Jessica Elbaum, Screenwriters: Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman, Ben..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

November 2020 General Election Results

"...Jessica Mangrum (D) 427,554 100.0% District Judge, 345th Judicial District..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

It's Knives Out For Rian Johnson at Fantastic Fest

The Last Jedi director's latest to close fest

"...J. Warren (1977, United Kingdom, Repertory Screening, 78 min) Jessica and Josephine find more than their relationship at stake..."

Aug. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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