Annise Parker

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is the President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund and LGBTQ Victory Institute. A complete list of Victory Fund-endorsed candidates is available at victoryfund.org/ourcandidates.

Local News

Annise ParkerMay 2, 2024
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A Crucial Moment for LGBTQ Representation

Vote for LGBTQ+ candidates in May 4 and May 28 elections.
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News

Annise ParkerFebruary 14, 2024
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Harris County’s Many LGBTQ+ Candidates Strengthen Our Democracy

When I first ran for office in Houston 33 years ago, Rep. Glen Maxey was the first and only out politician in Texas. Fast forwarding to next month’s primary election,…
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Pride 2020

Annise ParkerJune 2, 2020
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Rekindling Pride’s Activist Spirit

This new period of crisis can remind us what Stonewall was all about.
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OSF-History

Annise ParkerApril 6, 2018
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OutSmart at 25: Gay Press, Gay Power

For LGBTQ activists, magazine has been a lifeline.
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Annise ParkerFebruary 1, 2010
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Inside at City Hall: The Last Word

Since time has become such a precious commodity in my new role as Houston mayor, I must bid a sad farewell to my OutSmart column.
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Annise ParkerDecember 1, 2009
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Insideout at City Hall: Public Service

Whatever the future holds, it has been an honor to serve this city as city controller for six years and as an at-large city council member for six years.
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Annise ParkerNovember 1, 2009
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Inside at City Hall:Securing Our Future and Honoring Our Past

Imagine trying to play with your children or dogs while looking over your backyard fence at a 23-story residential high-rise with dozens of people on balconies staring right into your…
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Annise ParkerOctober 1, 2009
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InsideOut At City Hall: Barking for BARC

September finally ushered in cooler mornings and evenings. The days seemed hotter though. Despite the drop in outside temperatures, the temperature inside City Hall rose dramatically.
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Annise ParkerSeptember 1, 2009
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Inside Out at City Hall: Who You Gonna Call?

Help can be only a phone call away if you know the right numbers. Unfortunately, many people don’t know about helplines or are confused about the 211, 311, and 911…
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Annise ParkerAugust 1, 2009
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InsideOut at City Hall: What’s in Your Wallet?

If you swim at your neighborhood park pool, glance through summer Parks Department programs, or call 911, you probably won’t notice much change in city programs.
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