The touching moment came just moments after Jones—the first Black openly queer men elected to the Texas state legislature—was sworn into office for House District 100 in Dallas.

Jones is serving his second term in the State House. A post shared by State Representative Venton Jones (@ventonjonestx)Jones took to his Instagram page to share a video of the proposal.

In the clip, Texas House members can be seen cheering for the the couple as Jones slips an engagement ring on Scott’s finger and giving him a loving kiss.In a statement released following the sweet proposal, Venton said that the couple’s engagement highlights the power of love and is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.“Today, I took a renewed oath to serve my community with courage, conviction, and love.

I made a promise to the person who has stood beside me through every step of this journey,” Jones said. “In a time when our love and our very existence are challenged, often in the halls of this very building, this moment is a reminder that love conquers all.

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