In a groundbreaking move, the Harris County Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of establishing the county's first LGBTQIA+ Commission.
Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of the county's first LGBTQIA+ Commission, officials said.
Members of the Commission will be volunteers who are appointed by Commissioners Court and who will provide recommendations to improve economic, social, health, and safety outcomes for the community. "Harris County has a responsibility, not only as a matter of principle, but also as a display of and commitment to, supporting its constituents to ensure LGBTQIA+ voices are heard and represented," said Landon Richie, Policy Associate, Transgender Education Network of Texas.
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