Gay El Paso rep writes self into Texas Legislature history
AUSTIN -- State Rep. Mary Gonzalez made history Tuesday when she began her first day in the Texas Legislature.
Gonzalez is the first woman to represent the Lower Valley's District 75 in the Texas House and the first openly gay woman to be elected to the state Legislature.
"I'm really proud that we have broken a lot of glass ceilings on so many levels, but I've worked really hard not to let that distract from what we're trying to do," said Gonzalez, who identifies herself as "pansexual," or someone who is attracted to people regardless of their gender.
She said, "We're really trying to make a difference for the district to focus on infrastructure, education and economic development."
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