https://t.co/4C38x3qM6hIn a statement afterward, Jones said, “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.“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.
Gregory and I stand as proof that progress is unstoppable, and no amount of hate can erase the truth of who we are.”Jones has previously advocated for the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV.
Jones is the first person openly living with HIV to serve in the Texas legislature. “Gregory and I are building our family and future together.