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Johnson became the first member of the Texas House who had a spouse of the same gender when she won her race for the state’s 115th District in 2018.
She ran for Congress on a platform that included protecting abortion access at the federal level, strengthening gun laws, and protecting the Affordable Care Act.
Since 1991, Johnson has been an attorney who specializes in personal injury cases, family law and mediation, according to her biography on the Texas House of Representatives website.
Following her win in November, Johnson said she planned to work tirelessly in Congress for “a future where all Texans can thrive.
Among the faces in the U.S. House are four new Texans, two Republicans and two Democrats.
The incoming Congress has four new faces from Texas: Craig Goldman (R) in District 12, Julie Johnson (D) in District 32, Brandon Gill (R) in District 26 and Sylvester Turner (D) in District 18.
Julie Johnson, set to be the first LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South, had served in the Texas state legislature since 2018.
In her campaign for the congressional seat, she touted her record in fighting anti-LGBTQ bills on the state level among her passions as a legislator.
U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson shattered barriers in Texas as the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to Congress from the Lone Star State.
Representing the 32nd district, the former attorney and state representative brings a history of resilience and determination. A co-founder of Texas’ LGBTQ+ caucus, Johnson has been unyielding in her fight against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and for advancing healthcare and voting rights.
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) delivered her first House floor speech, laying out her priorities for the 119th Congress and announcing her House committee assignments.
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) joined Terry Moran and Kyra Philips to talk about the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas and how it could bring us closer to peace in the region.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) took to the House Floor to rail against Trump's constitutional crisis and speak out against Elon Musk having the personal and private information of American citizens.
On Tuesday, February 2, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) appeared on CSPAN's Washington Journal to talk about her priorities during the 119th Congress, her work on the Homeland Security Committee, and her opposition to Trump's ban on trans servicemembers.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) appeared on ABC News Live to discuss what Democrats are doing to push back against Trump and Elon Musk's unconstitutional power grab. Johnson also discussed her opposition to Trump's plan for the US to take over Gaza.
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) appeared on ABC News Live to discuss cuts to USAID by Trump and Republicans and how they impact our national security. In addition, Johnson discussed immigration and how she is working to bring Democrats and Republicans together to solve the problem.