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You are invited to this in-person town hall discussion at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church. This is your opportunity to hear updates from Congresswoman Johnson, ask questions, and share your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing us all today. Your voice is essential in shaping our future, and we look forward to an open and productive conversation.
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.
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.