Glen Maxey

Glen Maxey, born in 1952, is a Texas politician who in 1991 became the first openly gay person elected to the Texas Legislature. A Democrat representing an Austin district, he served in the Texas House of Representatives until 2003. Before and during his time in office, Maxey was a prominent HIV and AIDS activist and helped establish care and education services for people living with HIV, including work connected to AIDS Services of Austin. He sponsored numerous bills in health and human services and remained a visible LGBTQ figure in Texas politics during years of intense debate over LGBTQ rights. He has continued to work in Democratic politics and advocacy since leaving the Legislature.