Texas state representative Venton Jones proposed to his longtime partner Gregory Scott Jr. in the Texas State Capitol in Austin on the first day of the new legislative session on Jan. 14.

Texas state representative Venton Jones is celebrating two special milestones — the start of his second term in office and his engagement. As the new legislative session commenced on Tuesday, ...

Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the swearing in ceremony.

The touching moment came just moments after Jones—the first Black openly queer men elected to the Texas state legislature—was ...

Venton Jones, the first Black gay man to serve in the Texas House, got down on one knee and proposed to his partner. Jones, a ...

Rep. Venton Jones, right, embraces his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., moments after Jones was sworn in Tuesday during the first day of the 89th Texas Legislature.

T oday was a special day for Texas state Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas. During the 89th legislative session, Jones was sworn in for his second term as House District 100.

Rep. Venton Jones, right, embraces his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., moments after Jones was sworn in Tuesday during the first day of the 89th Texas Legislature. 31,228 people played the daily ...

Texas state Rep. Venton Jones proposes during legislative session The state Capitol hosts the Texas Legislature every two years, and the 89th legislative session started Tuesday.