Glen Maxey | |
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 Maxey in 2021 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office 1991–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Lena Guerrero |
| Succeeded by | Eddie Rodriguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1952 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Website | www |
Glen Maxey (born February 23, 1952) is an American politician from Austin, Texas, who was the first openly gay member of the Texas Legislature.[1] Active in the fight for gay rights, Maxey was a central figure in the establishment of facilities for the education and care of HIV-infected individuals, especially the AIDS Services of Austin (ASA). In 2008, he was an unsuccessful candidate for Tax Assessor-Collector in Travis County, Texas.
- ^ Dunlap, David W. (November 14, 1994). "THE 1994 ELECTION: HOMOSEXUALS; Gay Politicians Cite Gains Amid Losses". The New York Times. Retrieved September 28, 2011.